The Best Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa (video)
The best fish tacos recipe with creamy guacamole, mango avocado salsa, and crumbled queso! These seafood tacos are made with crispy, beer-battered fish seasoned with tons of incredible spices. Squeeze a bit of fresh lime juice over each fish taco right before enjoying! These have been a family favorite for many years!
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Watch my YouTube fish tacos video tutorial for step-by-step instructions for making these incredible tacos. Plus, see how I make salsa and guacamole.
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Ingredients for Fish Tacos Recipe
Here are the main ingredients you’ll need to make these delicious seafood tacos. Find the full list of ingredients in the printable recipe card below.
- Fish – I like to use white fish, such as cod for this recipe. You can also use salmon.
- Avocado – for making guacamole and salsa.
- Fresh Mangos – for the delicious mango salsa.
- Cilantro – this refreshing herb is a must for this recipe!
- Lime – a fresh squeeze of lime juice really brightens up the tacos.
- Tortillas – I like to use small tortillas for this recipe. Either corn tortillas, wheat or a blend of both will work well.
Supplies & Tools for Making Tacos
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- Glass Mixing Bowls
- Digital Thermometer (for meats and deep frying)
- Wire Skimmer for frying
- Wire Fry Rack
- Citrus Juicer
- Wusthof Ikon Knives
Making the Best Mango Salsa
You’re going to want this delicious avocado mango salsa with everything! It pairs so well with these fish tacos!
- Finely chop the avocado, mango, red onion, and tomato and place into a large mixing bowl. I recommend removing the seeds from the tomato first for a less watery salsa.
- Add chopped cilantro to the salsa, then squeeze the juice of 1 lime, about 2 tablespoons.
- For best results, mix the salsa together right before enjoying.
Easy Homemade Guacamole
You can enjoy these fish tacos with mango salsa and store-bought guacamole, or you can make a quick batch of fresh, homemade spread.
- Cut open the avocados and scoop the flesh out into a large bowl. Add a few tablespoons of chopped red onion, tomato, and cilantro
- Add a squeeze of lime juice. This will help keep the avocado green!
- Using a large fork, mash the avocado until it’s chunky, then season the guacamole with salt and pepper to taste.
How to Make Fried Fish for Tacos
The most important part of these incredible fish tacos is the fish! I like my fish well-seasoned so I add lots of aromatic spices to the beer batter.
- In a large bowl, combine together the flour, rice flour, cornstarch and all the spices, then whisk together. Add the beer slowly, mixing the batter into a smooth paste before adding the rest of the liquid.
- Into a separate flat tray, add the remaining 1 cup flour, used for coating the fish.
- Cut the cod (or other white fish) into thick strips, about ½-inch thick.
- Pour approximately 4 to 5 cups of canola oil into a tall sauté pan or a pot. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 325°F.
- Make about 6 to 8 pieces of fried fish at a time. First coat each piece of cod in flour, then drop into the beer batter. Make sure the fish is well coated in batter, then drop into the hot oil.
- Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until the fish is a rich, golden-brown color. Remove the fried fish onto a wire rack to cool.
How to Make the Best Fish Tacos
Once you have the guacamole, mango salsa, and fried fish ready, it’s time to put together some amazing tacos!
- I recommend warming your tortillas first. You can heat them on the stove top directly over a gas flame, or a hot frying pan.
- Spread a bit of guacamole onto each warm tortilla, then add several pieces of fried fish. Top with a generous amount of mango salsa, then add crumbled queso cheese and fresh cilantro on top.
- Squeeze a bit of fresh lime juice over the top and enjoy immediately!
More Recipes!
Enjoyed this delicious taco recipe? Check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy!
- Beef Birria Tacos – seriously, the best beef tacos ever!
- Grilled Chicken Tacos – perfect for summer!
- Easy Shrimp Tacos – served with mango salsa and refreshing slaw.
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The Best Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa (video)
Ingredients
For Fried Fish:
- 1 1/2 lbs cod, or other white fish
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp EACH: chili powder, smoked paprika, dried garlic, dried onion, coriander, cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 12 oz light beer
- 4 cups canola oil, for deep frying
For Mango Salsa:
- 2 medium mangos
- 1 large avocado
- 1 large tomato
- 1 small red onion, or shallot
- 2 to 3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
For Homemade Guacamole:
- 2 large avocados, ripe
- 3 tbsp chopped red onion
- 3 tbsp chopped tomato
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- juice from 1 to 2 limes
- salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 16 small tortillas
- limes
- 1/2 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled cheese
Instructions
Making the Mango Salsa:
- Finely chop the avocado, mango, red onion, and tomato and place into a large mixing bowl. I recommend removing the seeds from the tomato first for a less watery salsa.
- Add chopped cilantro to the salsa, then squeeze the juice of 1 lime, about 2 tablespoons.
- For best results, mix the salsa together right before enjoying.
Preparing Guacamole:
- Cut open the avocados and scoop the flesh out into a large bowl. Add a few tablespoons of chopped red onion, tomato, and cilantro.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice. This will help keep the avocado green!
- Using a large fork, mash the avocado until it’s chunky, then season the guacamole with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside the guacamole until ready to use.
Frying the Battered Fish:
- In a large bowl, combine together the flour, rice flour, cornstarch and all the spices, then whisk together. Add the beer slowly, mixing the batter into a smooth paste before adding the rest of the liquid.
- Into a separate flat tray, add the remaining 1 cup flour, used for coating the fish.
- Cut the cod (or other white fish) into thick strips, about ½-inch thick.
- Pour approximately 4 to 5 cups of canola oil into a tall sauté pan or a pot. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 325°F.
- Make about 6 to 8 pieces of fried fish at a time. First coat each piece of cod in flour, then drop into the beer batter. Make sure the fish is well coated in batter, then drop into the hot oil.
- Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until the fish is a rich, golden-brown color. Remove the fried fish onto a wire rack to cool.
Making Fish Tacos:
- I recommend warming your tortillas first. You can heat them on the stove top directly over a gas flame, or a hot frying pan.
- Spread a bit of guacamole onto each warm tortilla, then add several pieces of fried fish. Top with a generous amount of mango salsa, then add crumbled queso cheese and fresh cilantro on top.
- Squeeze a bit of fresh lime juice over the top and enjoy immediately!
These tacos are absolutely the best! The flavors are incredible! A family favorite!
I agree!! I can’t ever get enough of them! So glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Absolutely delicious 😋
I’m so glad you enjoy these! My favorite! 🙂
I love this recipe!! So much flavor!! The mango salsa is absolutely delightful 😋 Thank you for sharing, love you! ❤️😘
Hi Vera! I’m so happy you’re loving the recipe! It’s a favorite of mine, too! My pleasure, enjoy!