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Crispy Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Crispy fried fish in soft tortillas topped with crunchy slaw, bright pineapple salsa, and a cool lime crema. Ready in under 15 minutes for a weeknight snack or light dinner.

Total time
14 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
32g
Crispy Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat fish dry. Mix flour with salt and black pepper in a shallow bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Coat fish in flour, tap off excess, then sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flakes easily.

  4. Step 4

    Toss cabbage with juice of half a lime and a pinch of salt. Mix sour cream with juice of remaining lime.

  5. Step 5

    Warm tortillas in the dry skillet 30 seconds per side. Break fish into bite-sized pieces.

  6. Step 6

    Build tacos: tortilla, fish, slaw, pineapple, drizzle of lime crema. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • shallow bowl
  • tongs

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