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Best Zesty Fish Tacos with Spicy Sriracha Lime Sauce


  • Author: Chef Lolytta

Description

Crispy, flavorful fish tacos topped with a tangy and spicy sriracha lime sauce for a perfect balance of heat and zest.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat fish fillets evenly with the mixture.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry fish fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and slice into strips.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice to make the spicy sauce.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by placing fish strips on tortillas, topping with shredded cabbage, red onion, and cilantro.
  5. Drizzle with sriracha lime sauce and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.