Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Crispy Panko Fish Tacos with Hoisin Tarter Sauce, a flavor-packed dish that elevates taco night to new heights. This recipe features tender tilapia fillets coated in a crispy panko crust, paired with a sweet and tangy hoisin tartar sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos are not only quick to prepare but also offer a customizable experience with fresh toppings like cabbage and cilantro. Enjoy them warm in soft corn tortillas for an unforgettable meal that combines textures and flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1 pound tilapia fillets (cut into 4-by-1-inch strips)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 3 cups panko bread crumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 12 corn tortillas (warmed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your desired toppings such as shredded cabbage, cilantro, and scallions.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, sweet pickle relish, and lemon juice to make the hoisin tartar sauce; set aside.
- In a large resealable bag, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper. Add tilapia strips and shake until coated.
- Dip fish into beaten eggs and then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Place on wax paper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Fry fish in batches for about 3 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Warm corn tortillas and assemble tacos by adding fried fish and desired toppings along with hoisin tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (210g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Consider using different types of white fish like cod or haddock for variety. For a gluten-free option, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives and use corn tortillas.