crispy fish tacos with mango salsa.

Crispy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

This flavour-packed fish taco recipe can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a fresh, quick meal. Featuring crispy baked cod and a vibrant mango and avocado salsa, these tacos are a perfect balance of zesty, creamy, and satisfying. Great for midweek meals or an easy crowd-pleaser on the weekend.

You will need:

• Small tacos (corn or wheat tortillas)

• 250g cod, cut into large chunks

• 1 egg

• 100 g panko breadcrumbs

• 20 g grated parmesan

• 1 lemon

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Feta cheese
  
  

For the mango salsa

• 200g mango, diced

• 1/2 avocado, diced

• 1 spring onion, finely chopped

• 2 tsp sriracha

• Zest of 1 lime and juice of 1/2

• 1/2 red chilli, finely diced
  
  

Method:

Toast panko breadcrumbs in a pan over medium heat with the garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until golden. Remove from heat and mix in the parmesan and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.

In one bowl, whisk the egg. In another, add plain flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Coat each piece of cod in flour, dip into the egg, then press into the crumb mixture until well coated.

Preheat the oven to 200°C and place the coated fish on a baking rack. Bake for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and flaky. For an air fryer, cook at 205°C for 8–10 minutes.

In the meantime, make your salsa. Dice the mango and avocado, and combine in a bowl with spring onion and red chilli. Add the sriracha, lime zest, and juice. Gently mix and season with a little salt if needed. 

To serve

Toast your tortillas lightly. Add a few chunks of crispy fish, a spoonful of mango salsa, and top with crumbled feta. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

Gut Health Benefits:

Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, avocado can support the integrity of the gut lining and may aid the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins in meals. Smoked paprika and chilli contain natural plant compounds that may have anti-inflammatory properties and support gut comfort by promoting digestive enzyme activity.