Crispy Cod Tacos
Cod tacos are marinated then cooked until golden brown and crispy. They're served with a crunchy slaw and creamy sauce on warm tortillas. Add these to the menu for your next taco night. They're gluten free and dairy free.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon diamond crystal kosher salt reduce to ½ teaspoon if using any other kind
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1.25 - 1.5 pounds cod skin removed
Cilantro Lime Slaw
- 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- kosher salt to taste
Other
- ¾ cup potato starch
- avocado oil
- corn or flour tortillas
- chili lime mayo
Instructions
- Marinate fish. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pat the fillets dry, cut them into 2-inch cubes, and add to the marinade, spooning it over the top until the fish pieces are well coated. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Warm tortillas. Warm in a dry pan, directly over a low gas flame, or in the microwave according to package instructions until lightly golden brown and pliable. Cover with a tea towel until ready to use.
- Make slaw. In a large bowl, toss cabbage with cilantro, lime juice, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Dredge. Add the potato starch to a shallow bowl. Dip the marinated pieces of fish in the potato starch until thoroughly coated. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook fish. Heat a large skillet with enough avocado oil to cover the bottom over medium heat. Arrange the cod in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy or until the internal temperature has reached your desired temperature.
- Assemble. Load up tortillas with chili lime mayo, crispy fish, and slaw. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
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