Description
A quick and comforting family meal featuring crispy fish, vibrant slaw, and creamy chipotle sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs White Fish Fillets (Cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup Cooking Oil
- 4 cups Shredded Cabbage Mix
- 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey or Agave Nectar (optional)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1–2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (minced)
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 Clove Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
- Water or Milk (1-2 tablespoons)
- Cooked Rice or Quinoa (3-4 cups)
- Optional Toppings: Sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, pickled red onions, jalapeño slices, extra cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions. Fluff and keep warm.
- Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss the shredded cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in the dressing. Chill while you cook the fish.
- Mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Thin with water or milk if needed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the fish until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Alternatively, brush with oil and bake or air-fry until flaked easily with a fork.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa at the base, topped with slaw, crispy fish, chipotle crema, avocado slices, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings and adjust spices to your taste. Consider using panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg