Crispy Tilapia Fish Tacos with Slaw
Crispy Tilapia Fish Tacos with Slaw pair light, crackly fried tilapia with a tangy, Asian-leaning cabbage mix and a cool, punchy tartar sauce. Diet ginger ale in the batter keeps the crust airy and shatteringly crisp, while the slaw brings fresh crunch and brightness. Ideal for a fun weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, onion, pickles, and lemon juice to make tartar sauce until well combined. Refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. In a small bowl, mix garlic and ginger with rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil; pour over the slaw and toss to coat. Refrigerate until needed.
- 3
Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
- 4
While the oil heats, mix flour and baking powder in a bowl. Slowly add ginger ale and stir to combine. The batter should not be too thick; it should completely coat the fish but still drip off any excess.
- 5
Pat the tilapia chunks dry and dredge them in the batter until fully coated.
- 6
Test the oil by dropping in a few drops of batter; when the batter bubbles and floats, the oil is ready. Working in batches to avoid crowding, carefully lower some tilapia into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining tilapia.
- 7
To serve, place the slaw on warm tortillas. Top with the tilapia and tartar sauce.
- Calories 2658.56 kcal High
- Protein 27.29 g Good Source
- Carbs 62.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 264.55 g High
- Saturated Fat 38.23 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 66.5 mg High
- Sodium 998.36 mg High
- Fiber 3.82 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.16 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 274.96 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate
- Potassium 630.33 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 525.74 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 23.46 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 5.07 mcg Good Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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