Description
Crispy Panko Fish Tacos are a deliciously satisfying twist on traditional tacos, perfect for any occasion. Featuring perfectly battered fish coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, these tacos are bursting with flavor and texture. The zesty lime sauce combined with fresh toppings like shredded cabbage and avocado makes them an instant hit for family dinners or casual gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you can bring this delightful dish to your table, allowing everyone to customize their own tacos to their taste. Serve them warm with lime wedges for a refreshing kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth (or seltzer water)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 15 corn tortillas
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 ripe avocados, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 cup sour cream (or 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Salt to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Prepare fish: Cut fillets into chunks (2 inches long, 1 inch wide).
- Make batter: Whisk together beef broth, flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Bread the fish: Dip fish in batter and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry fish: Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet; fry fish until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes each side).
- Prepare sauce: Whisk together sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and lime zest.
- Assemble tacos: Place fried fish in warmed tortillas; top with cabbage, avocado slices, and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg