Description
Delightful tacos featuring crispy feta-coated fish, fresh herbs, and spicy toppings, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish (Cod, Tilapia, or Snapper)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 taco shells (corn or flour)
- 1 lime, for squeezing
- Optional toppings: shredded cabbage, avocado, salsa, spicy aioli
Instructions
- Prepare the fish: Pat dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Set up your breading station: Arrange shallow bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and feta.
- Breading the fish: Coat fish in flour, dip in egg, and then press into breadcrumb-feta mixture.
- Cook the fish: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add fish, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Assemble your tacos: Warm tortillas, add crispy fish, then top with cabbage, avocado, herbs, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve and enjoy: Share these tacos with loved ones, paired with salad or roasted veggies.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or skip the breading altogether. Fresh, high-quality fish yields the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: fish tacos, feta, Mediterranean, crunchy, family recipe