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Quick Crispy Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe with Fresh Cabbage Slaw Easy and Delicious

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These quick and crispy grilled fish tacos feature a light batter and fresh cabbage slaw, delivering a perfect balance of smoky, crunchy, and tangy flavors. Ready in about 25 minutes, they are ideal for a fast, flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi), skin removed
  • ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) cold sparkling water or beer
  • Olive oil or avocado oil for brushing grill
  • 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce (optional)
  • 8 to 10 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • Avocado slices or guacamole for serving
  • Fresh lime wedges for squeezing
  • Pickled jalapeños or sliced radishes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage, grated carrot, and chopped cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne or hot sauce. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss well. Refrigerate while preparing fish.
  2. Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add cold sparkling water or beer, whisking until smooth and pourable.
  3. Prepare the fish: Pat fish fillets dry and cut into 3-inch pieces. Lightly brush grill grates with oil. Dip each fish piece into batter, letting excess drip off.
  4. Grill the fish: Place battered fish on hot grill. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F/63°C). Batter should be crispy and fish flaky.
  5. Warm tortillas: While fish grills, warm tortillas on grill or stovetop until pliable and slightly toasted.
  6. Assemble tacos: Place grilled fish pieces on tortillas. Top with cabbage slaw, avocado slices or guacamole, and a squeeze of lime. Add pickled jalapeños or radishes if desired.
  7. Serve immediately for best crispness and flavor.

Notes

Keep batter cold using ice-cold sparkling water or beer to maintain crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the grill to ensure even cooking and crisp coating. Oil grill grates lightly to prevent sticking. Flip fish gently once to avoid breaking the batter. Warm tortillas just before serving. For gluten-free, substitute flour and cornstarch with almond flour and arrowroot powder and use gluten-free tortillas. Slaw can be made ahead and kept refrigerated.

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