Fried Fish Tacos

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cod, loins or 2 lbs basa fillets
  • 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • 16 soft corn tortillas or 16 flour tortillas
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag Coleslaw
  • 2 avocados, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tomatoes, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Fill a large deep frying pan about 1/3 full of vegetable oil. Heat to 375°F.
  2. Place the breadcrumbs in a dish. In a separate dish, beat the eggs with salt and pepper and the water.
  3. Cut each fish fillet into 4 equal pieces , then season with salt and pepper. Dip the fish into the eggs, then into the panko bread crumbs. Place on a tray lined with paper towels and let rest for 15 minutes to allow the breading to set.
  4. Cook the fish a few pieces at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 - 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  5. To warm the tortillas, heat a dry frying pan over medium heat and warm the tortillas in the pan until it softens and is hot, about 30 seconds.
  6. Spread the dip on the tortillas, then top with the coleslaw, avocado, tomato then the fish.
  7. *Chipotle Mayonnaise; 1 cup mayonnaise, 2-3 chipotle chilies (canned in adobo), 1 tablespoons adobo sauce and juice from 1/2 a lime. Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor, then cover and refrigerate.*.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

432 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 20.7g 27% DV
Carbs 56.1g 20% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10116mg 100% DV
Potassium 422.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 78mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 241.8mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 156.3mg 12% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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