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 agrugal21
Prior Lake, MN
on January 29, 2012
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My family & I love this meal. My kids are 7 & 9 & aren't huge fish fans but they love these tacos & sauce! The sauce is delicious!!! To make the tilapia I actually dip it in egg & use ritz crackers (that i smash to make into crumbs as the breading. It's much more flavorful that way! This meal is a favorite!
By juliet2000
Nashville, TN
on December 21, 2011
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This makes a delicious meal. I have made this over and over again and we never tire of it. Our guest love it too.
By nssackey_12983340
Atlanta, 49
on August 19, 2011
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YUMMY! Everytime I announce that I'm making fish tacos to my family they get VERY excited. The fish is cooked simply and delivers a nice, light bite, and the sauce truly hits this recipie out of the park.
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