Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds tilapia fillets, about 5
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Kosher salt
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 cups canola oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded (reserve remaining half for Round 2 Recipe, Bean and Cheese Chalupas)
Directions
Cut the fish into 1 1/2-inch chunks. (Reserve 1 fillet and refrigerate for the online Round 2 Recipe, Ceviche.)
To make the batter, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in enough water, about 1 to 1 1/2 cups, until the mixture is the consistency of pancake batter.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 360 degrees F.
When the oil is hot, working in batches, dip the fish pieces into the batter and carefully add them to the hot oil. Cook the fish until golden brown on both sides and the fish is cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes total. Remove from the pan and drain on to a sheet tray lined with a paper bag or paper towels.
To make the sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, garlic, and 2 tablespoons cilantro in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel and microwave on medium for 1 minute to warm. Put about 1/4 cup of the shredded cabbage on each tortilla. Put 3 pieces of the fried fish on top of the cabbage, then top with some sauce. Arrange the tacos on a serving platter and garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro. Serve immediately.
















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By shakindra
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on December 27, 2012
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The batter is so light on the fish. We liked it.
By isl_11625306
on July 20, 2012
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So good and so easy and so delicious! I just LOVED them. The fish came out so crispy and had that perfect salty bite. I didn't even need the sauce but it was also delicious! Thanks Sandra!
By Katrina B
on July 01, 2012
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I have made this at least 20 times and I am now finally sitting down to rate it! My family loves it!! Very easy and quick to make. The sauce is fantastic!!! I have also grilled the fish on the BBQ and it turned out just fine. Thank you for posting it.
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