Mexican · Dinner

Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw

Battered white fish fried for 5 minutes until crisp, in warm tortillas with lime slaw and a chipotle mayonnaise.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 30 min total Serves 4 servings Medium
Jump to Recipe Method

Making Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw

Tap a step to highlight it, or turn on Cook Mode for large type and step-by-step focus.

  1. Season the fish with half the salt and dust with the 4 tbsp flour. Whisk the 120 g flour with the sparkling water to a lumpy batter.

  2. Heat the frying oil to 180°C / 355°F. Dip the fish in the batter and fry in batches for 5 minutes until deep gold. Drain on a rack.

  3. Toss the cabbage with the juice of 1 lime, the coriander and remaining salt. Mix the mayonnaise, chipotle paste and remaining lime juice.

  4. Warm the tortillas and fill with the fish, slaw and sauce.

Tips for Making Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw

  • Keep the batter cold and lumpy.
  • Fry in small batches.
  • If your oil runs hot, check at 4 minutes.
  • Assemble at the last moment.

Ingredient Swaps

  • Lemon is the everyday swap for limes in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.

What Goes With Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw

  • Mexican rice
  • Black beans
  • Lime wedges
  • Cold beer

Leftovers and Storage

Best eaten at once. Fried fish does not keep well.

Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw FAQ: Common Questions

How long does Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw take to make?

About 30 minutes in total — 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw?

Keep the batter cold and lumpy. Fry in small batches. If your oil runs hot, check at 4 minutes. Assemble at the last moment.

What should I serve with Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw?

Mexican rice; Black beans; Lime wedges; Cold beer.

Is Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is dairy-free, high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw?

About 556 kcal per serving, with 34 g protein, 51 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw Nutrition Facts

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

556Calories
34gProtein
51gCarbs
24gFat
5gFibre
3gSugar
850mgSodium

Reader Reviews

Cooked this? Leave a review

Your rating out of 5

Reviews are stored in your browser only — nothing is sent to a server.

Written and tested by Turab

One person, one kitchen — no test kitchen, no team. How every recipe on this site is checked before it goes up.