Trout Tacos

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These trout tacos take advantage of trout's mild, delicate flavor. With a semi-homemade slaw, crema, lime, and guacamole, these fish tacos are really tasty.

3 fried trout tacos with guacamole and slaw on white square plate
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 tacos
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 16 white corn tortillas

  • 1/2 pound purple cabbage, thinly sliced

  • 2 green onions, sliced, green and white parts separated

  • 1/2 pound coleslaw mix

  • 3 tablespoons Mexican crema, plus more for serving

  • 1 teaspoon lime zest, or more to taste

  • lime wedges as needed, divided

  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, or to taste

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 trout filets

  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon tapioca starch

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons chipotle powder

  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

  • 1/2 cup prepared guacamole, or as needed for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wrap tortillas in foil. 

  2. Bake tortillas in the preheated oven until warm, 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, place cabbage, white parts of green onion, coleslaw mix, 3 tablespoons Mexican crema, lime zest, juice of 2 lime wedges, and cilantro in a large bowl. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Set aside..

  4. Carefully remove skin from trout. Cut each trout filet into 2- to 3-inch pieces. Stir tapioca starch, cumin, chipotle powder, and Mexican oregano together in a shallow bowl.

  5. Dip fish pieces into seasoning mixture to coat.

  6. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add coated fish pieces; cook until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a drip tray, and season with salt.

  7. Using 2 corn tortillas for each taco, divide fish, slaw, and guacamole between the tacos. Garnish each with green tops of scallions. Serve with remaining lime wedges and crema on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1004 Calories
37g Fat
132g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1004
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 48%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 1295mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 132g 48%
Dietary Fiber 13g 47%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 222mg 17%
Iron 10mg 56%
Potassium 1026mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.