Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

White Wine Vinegar

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Dry Mustard

2 cup

Green Cabbage

chopped

0.5 cup

Fresh Parsley

minced

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Pepper

1 cup

Mayonnaise

1 cup

Tomatoes

seeded, chopped

2 tbsp

Fresh Lime Juice

1 unit

Jalapeno

seeded, diced

1 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

1 lb

White Fish Fillet (Tilapia)

2 unit

Eggs

beaten

0.25 cup

Whole Milk

0.5 cup

All-Purpose Flour

2 cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

0.5 cup

Vegetable Oil

4 tsp

Vegetable Oil

8 unit

Corn Tortillas

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare Cabbage Slaw: Whisk white wine vinegar, olive oil, and dry mustard together in a large bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Add chopped green cabbage and minced fresh parsley to the dressing and toss to coat.

Step 3
~3 min

Season the cabbage slaw with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4
~3 min

Chill the prepared cabbage slaw until ready to serve (at least 30 minutes to develop flavor).

Step 5
~3 min

Make Tartar Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, seeded and chopped tomatoes, fresh lime juice, seeded and diced jalapeno, and Dijon mustard in a blender or food processor.

Step 6
~3 min

Puree the tartar sauce ingredients until smooth.

Step 7
~3 min

Chill the tartar sauce until serving.

Step 8
~3 min

Prepare Fish: Cut the white fish fillet into 1x3 inch strips.

Step 9
~3 min

Season the fish strips with salt and pepper.

Step 10
~3 min

Set up a breading station with a shallow dish of combined eggs and milk, a plate of all-purpose flour, and a plate of panko breadcrumbs.

Step 11
~3 min

Dredge each fish strip in flour, tapping off any excess.

Step 12
~3 min

Dip the floured fish strip in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back into the dish.

Step 13
~3 min

Coat the fish strip thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.

Step 14
~3 min

Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a pan to 360°F.

Step 15
~3 min

Fry half of the fish strips on both sides until golden brown, turning once, for about 6 minutes total.

Step 16
~3 min

Transfer the fried fish to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200°F oven.

Step 17
~3 min

Repeat the frying process with the remaining fish strips.

Key Technique: Frying
Step 18
~3 min

Prepare Tortillas: Heat 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a skillet.

Step 19
~3 min

Fry each corn tortilla in the skillet until warm and pliable.

Step 20
~3 min

Assemble Tacos: Place fried fish on warm tortillas.

Step 21
~3 min

Top with chilled cabbage slaw.

Step 22
~3 min

Drizzle with chilled tartar sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make the slaw and tartar sauce ahead of time to save time.

Add a dash of hot sauce to the tartar sauce for extra heat.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Slaw and tartar sauce can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of black beans and rice.

Serve with a side of Mexican street corn.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Street Corn
Black Beans and Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Common street food and popular dish in Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Casual gathering
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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