Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw deliver crunchy, golden fillets tucked into warm tortillas with a cool, tangy chipotle-cilantro slaw. Greek yogurt keeps the sauce light while avocado and tomato add freshness and balance to the gentle heat of chipotle and cayenne. Ideal for Taco Tuesday or a casual weeknight dinner when you want bright flavors and satisfying texture.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Make chipotle slaw: In a large bowl, mix the coleslaw mix, cilantro, yogurt, peppers, vinegar, adobo sauce, and salt until well combined. Refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Make tacos: Cut the fillets into 2-ounce portions. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, dried cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Let rest while you combine the flour, cornstarch, cayenne, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish.
- 3
Dip each fillet into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat 1 inch of oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
Fry the coated fish in the hot oil until golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 6
To assemble, place a fried fillet on each tortilla, then add 1/4 cup slaw and slices of avocado and tomato.
- Calories 1979.83 kcal High 99%
- Protein 34.5 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 130.83 g 48%
- Total Fat 142.3 g High 182%
- Saturated Fat 22.94 g High 115%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 3250.23 mg High 141%
- Dietary Fiber 13.75 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 12.44 g --
- Added Sugars 2.1 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 364.39 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 4.29 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 726.58 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 70.15 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 12.26 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Sauce, All Purpose Flour, Avocado, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 1979.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Sauce, All-Purpose Flour, Avocado, Cayenne Pepper, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1979.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw healthy?
- Crispy Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 1979.83 calories and 34.5 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3250.23 mg (141% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.94 g (115% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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