Crispy Fried Fish Tacos

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 ½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 lb. tilapia or cod fillets, cut into 4×1-inch strips
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups panko
  • 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed
  • Shredded green cabbage, lettuce leaves, cilantro and sliced scallions, for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the hoisin sauce, pickle relish, and lemon juice.
  • Combine flour, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large zip-lock bag. Seal the bag closed and shake the mixture. Then add the fish in and continue shaking, making sure the fish is nicely coated in the mixture. 
  • Place lightly beaten eggs in one large shallow bowl and place panko in a second. Dip the breaded fish in the eggs first followed by the breadcrumbs and place on a plate. 
  • In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees. Once heated, begin adding the fish and cook for about 3 minutes (1.5 minutes each side). Place fried fish on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add lettuce, scallions, and cilantro to corn tortillas. Top with fried fish and drizzle mayo/hoisin sauce over the top. Squeeze more lemon on top, if desired.

Notes

  • Recipe slightly adapted from Food & Wine.

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