These homemade fish tacos are SO good, totally worth the extra time it takes to assemble everything. For the fish, I like a mild white fish like cod, halibut, basa or freshwater fish like pickerel or even jackfish. Prep all the toppings and sauce before cooking the fish. Try the fruit salsa (shown in blog article) on top too - it's my favourite topping!
Preheat oven to 200°F/93°C to keep cooked fish warm while you finish cooking.
Cut fish fillets into 1-inch strips. Combine spices and season all sides of fish. Set aside.
Set up coating stations. Three plates, one with flour, one with a beaten egg and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Dip each fish strip into flour, then egg, and then panko breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the fish to make sure they adhere.
Heat large fry pan and add about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add fish strips in batches. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer cooked fish to a paper towel-lined plate and keep warm in oven while cooking remaining fish.
The White Sauce
Whisk together all ingredients in small bowl. Taste and ajdust seasoning to your liking.
Taco Fillings & Assembly
Prepare all taco fillings and arrange on plates or bowls with serving utensils so each guest can assemble their own tacos.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds per side. Or heat in the microwave by placing on a plate with a damp paper towel and cooking for 30 to 60 seconds.
Notes
Seasoning: Replace the spices with your favourite seasoning. I like using Cajun Seasoning or Taco Seasoning.Fish: I like firm white fish like cod, halibut or basa. We also use pickerel/walleye or Northern pike/jackfish when we catch them fresh from the lake. Oven-Baked Fish: Bake the fish instead of frying it. Preheat oven to 400°F/204°C and generously grease baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes then flip and bake for another 4-6 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.Toppings: Pick and choose what you love best - radishes, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, fruit salsa (my personal favourite), hot peppers, feta or cotja cheese,