Polenta-Crusted Fish Tacos with Spicy Mango Slaw
The first time I had these Polenta-Crusted Fish Tacos with Spicy Mango Slaw was in Florida when we were on vacation touring the Gulf Shores. Oh my, they were wonderful! I am not sure if I liked the fish or the slaw the best both together they are just amazing.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pieces of tilapia
- ¾ cups polenta (or fine cornmeal)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- olive oil
- salt
- cilantro and sliced radishes for garnish
- 4 to 6 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce, like Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup cabbage
- 1 mango, ripened but hard
Preparation
- Make slaw by mixing the first five ingredients until smooth and then mixing it with the cabbage and mango. Set aside.
- Mix paprika and polenta together in a shallow bowl.
- Season tilapia strips with salt and press into polenta, making sure it’s completely covered. Discard excess polenta.
- Heat 1-2 Tblsp. of olive oil in your IMUSA non-stick sauté pan and once it begins to smoke, add the tilapia. Fry the tilapia in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side, until slightly browned and fully cooked. Remove onto a paper-towel lined dish.
- Heat corn tortillas in the IMUSA tortilla warmer and serve fish tacos.
- Assemble by placing some slaw in the center of the tortilla and one or two slices of tilapia on top. Top with cilantro leaves and radish.
Directions for slaw: Combine the cabbage and mango (both thinly sliced) with the mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, and salt. Toss to gently mix together.
This is another dish that I like to set up buffet style and allow my little ones to create their own dinner plate. They seem to enjoy it and they always eat better too. A win win in my book.
Photo and Recipe by George Duran for IMUSA
Thank you for the recipe. I had never heard of fish tacos.
never heard of this type before but it sounds good,id try it for sure
I’ve never had a fish taco but I’d like to try this
This sounds very interesting! I do love Fish Tacos, and your use of Polenta intrigues me 🙂 I’ll have to give these a try!!
I can’t wait to try this. It looks and sounds so good.
You know, I have never had a fish taco, but this sounds absolutely delicious.
On behalf of my family we agree that this is an awesome dish, Thank you
I’ve always wanted to try fish tacos. This recipe looks good!
I’ve never tried fish tacos but I like the looks of this recipe. My hubby will eat anything so I’ll have to give this a try next week!
Definitely will be trying this recipe soon!
The Mango slaw for theses fish tacos sound great. My family like tacos, great for taco Tuesday.
Love fish tacos but I’m not sure about slaws containing fruit.