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Delicious Fried Fish Tacos made with a lime-dressed slaw, flounder fish and topped with avocado and a tomato, jalapeño and cilantro salsa all wrap in corn tortillas.
Is there anything much better in life than an amazing fried fish taco? I think not!
These flounder tacos are all kinds of wonderful, and every bite is wonderfully fresh, zingy and delicious!
Flounder is seasoned with chipotle and lightly fried, before being topped with a homemade lime slaw, salsa and sliced avocado.
One bite and I know you’ll be addicted!
For more taco recipes I know you’ll love, be sure to check out my Pulled Pork Tacos and Easy Shrimp Tacos.
Ingredients
- Flounder Fillets
- Ground Chipotle
- Corn Tortillas
- Slaw Mix
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Jalapeno
- Cilantro
- Lime Juice
- Avocado
How to make fried fish tacos
- Season fish with ground chipotle, 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a frying pan and cook fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a comal, warm tortillas for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until soft and pliable.
- Season slaw with 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Mix together tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- To build your tacos, layer slaw and fish over the tortilla. Top with tomato jalapeño salsa and avocado. Drizzle chipotle mayo, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
I made these tacos with flounder, but most white fish will work well in this recipe. Mahi mahi is always a great choice, and cod and halibut will also work great.
I prefer to use corn tortillas for my tacos, they have more fiber and whole grains whilst being lower in fat and carbs, they are also great if you have a gluten intolerance. I find they also add a great flavor to each bite. You can of course use flour tortillas if you prefer.
When it comes to tacos, there’s no rules with toppings! I like the freshness and simplicity of the lime slaw and salsa, but you can easily add your favorites. They are great with some homemade guacamole, a dollop of sour cream and some shredded cheese.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Warm your tortillas slightly before adding the filling to make them more pliable.
- Your fish may take slightly longer to cook or require less time depending on the thickness of the fillets. The fish should easily flake when it is cooked through.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound flounder fish fillets
- ½ teaspoon ground chipotle
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 cup slaw
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes cubed
- 1 jalapeño cubed
- 1 tablespoon cilantro roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 ½ lime freshly squeezed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ an avocado cubed
- 1 tablespoon chipotle mayo (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Season fish with ground chipotle, 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a frying pan and cook fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a comal, warm tortillas for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until soft and pliable.
- Season slaw with 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Mix together tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- To build your tacos, layer slaw and fish over the tortilla. Top with tomato jalapeño salsa and avocado. Drizzle chipotle mayo, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
NOTES
- Warm your tortillas slightly before adding the filling to make them more pliable.
- Your fish may take slightly longer to cook or require less time depending on the thickness of the fillets. The fish should easily flake when it is cooked through.
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