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Crispy Fish Tacos Recipe
Crispy golden fish tucked into taco shells with creamy sweet potato mash, fresh pico de gallo, and a spicy drizzle of sriracha mayo. Fun, crunchy, and loaded with flavor—perfect for taco night.
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course:
Taco
Cuisine:
Latin American, Mexican
Keyword:
Fish Tacos, Tacos
Servings:
8
tacos
Author:
Karina
Ingredients
8
taco shells
Pico de Gallo
20
cherry tomatoes
chopped
1
red onion
finely diced
small
bunch fresh coriander | cilantro
chopped
2
jalapeños
finely chopped
1
tbsp
lime juice
1
pinch
salt
Sriracha Mayo
6
tbsp
mayonnaise
1½
tbsp
sriracha
Sweet Potato Mash
2
medium
sweet potatoes
or 1 large, peeled and diced
1
tsp
olive oil
1
tsp
ground coriander | cilantro
½
tsp
salt
⅓
tsp
black pepper
¾
cup
coconut cream
Fish Marinate
¾
cup
coconut milk
1
egg yolk
¼
tsp
salt
¼
tsp
black pepper
¼
tsp
garlic powder
Fish Coating
4
cod or haddock fillets
sliced into thick strips
1
cup
cornflour | cornstarch
1
cup
all-purpose flour
1
cup
panko crumbs
½
tbsp
celery salt
½
tbsp
paprika
½
tsp
onion powder
1
tsp
garlic powder
1
tsp
baking powder
1
tsp
black pepper
vegetable oil
for frying
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Instructions
Make the Pico de Gallo
mix tomatoes, onion, coriander, jalapeños, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
Make the Sriracha Mayo
Whisk mayonnaise with sriracha until smooth. Chill.
Make the Sweet Potato Mash
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
Add sweet potato, salt, pepper, and coriander.
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add coconut cream and cook 5–10 minutes more until tender.
Once cooked, using a blender, blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside and chill in fridge.
Marinate the Fish
In a bowl, whisk coconut milk, egg yolk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add fish strips and marinate in fridge for 10 minutes
Coat the Fish
Mix all coating ingredients in a shallow bowl. Remove fish from marinade, dredge in coating until fully covered.
Fry the Fish
Heat 2 inches of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Fry fish in batches until golden and crispy (about 3 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
Assemble
Spread sweet potato mash in each taco shell.
Top with crispy fish pieces.
Spoon pico de gallo over the fish.
Drizzle with sriracha mayo.
Garnish with extra coriander leaves.
Notes
Taco Tips You’ll Love
Because tacos should be fun and stress-free, here are a few little tricks I always keep in mind:
Choose the right fish:
White, flaky fillets like cod or haddock hold up best for frying.
Fry in batches:
Don’t overcrowd the pan—small batches keep the coating extra crispy.
Make-ahead help:
The pico, sriracha mayo, and mash can all be prepped earlier in the day.
Crispy hack:
Keep fried fish warm on a wire rack in the oven so it doesn’t go soggy.
Switch it up:
Swap the fish for chicken strips or even shrimp for a fun twist.
Nutrition
Calories:
513
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
60
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
28
g
|
Saturated Fat:
15
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
30
mg
|
Sodium:
1250
mg
|
Potassium:
537
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
8632
IU
|
Vitamin C:
17
mg
|
Calcium:
101
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg