Flounder Fish Tacos
Easy, fresh, flounder fish tacos. This 20 minute meal, using frozen breaded flounder fillets, couldn’t be any easier to make.
Remember how I told you guys I was going to start sharing more 20 minute meal ideas? Well this is the second installment, and this is a great one. The flounder is light and tasty, the breading nice and crispy, the cabbage mix adds crunch, and the vinaigrette a little sweetness. It is a wonderful combination, and one my whole family loved, even most of my kids!
I grew up in San Diego area where there is a plethora of tacos to be found, many of which are really good. When I moved to Utah, finding those really good tacos became a little more challenging. I didn’t know which hole in the wall restaurants were those hidden gems, and which were to be avoided. So I started making my own tacos. And I made lots of them and still do. They are part of our regular dinner rotation, and an often requested dinner among family and friends.
Don’t you just want to dive in and eat one? I won’t tell you how many I ate. 4…okay…4!
Do you blame me? I cooked my flounder in my fryer, so it took only 4 minutes, during which time I heated up my tortillas. Then I assembled, and chopped up some garnish for the top. So it was only about 10 minutes for me, but if you are baking the flounder it will take a bit longer. Or you can air fry. But even then, you are looking at less than 30 minutes for a fantastic meal!
Why You’ll Love These Fish Tacos
- Dinner in 20 minutes: the breaded flounder cooks in about 4 minutes in a fryer while the tortillas warm.
- Crispy and fresh: crunchy breaded fish, a crisp cabbage slaw and bright lime.
- Family friendly: everyone builds their own with the toppings they like.
How to Cook the Flounder
Use frozen breaded flounder fillets and follow the package directions.
- Fryer: the fastest way. Mine took only 4 minutes.
- Oven: baking takes a bit longer, but it is hands off.
- Air fryer: crispy with no oil, and still less than 30 minutes for the whole meal.
Warm or Crispy Tortillas
For soft tortillas, microwave them for 40 seconds. If you like them crispy, warm them on a griddle heated to 350 degrees with a tablespoon of butter.
The Sweet Cabbage Slaw
Toss a shredded cabbage and carrot mix with a little Vidalia onion vinaigrette. It adds crunch and just a little sweetness, and it takes about a minute.
Fish Taco Toppings
- Lime wedges
- Chopped Roma tomato
- Avocado or guacamole
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
More Fish Tacos
Want to try a different fish? Make my Halibut Fish Tacos or Sweet Tilapia Fish Tacos.
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Flounder Fish Tacos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Corn tortillas 6-inch
- 2 Frozen breaded flounder fillets
- 2 Tbsp Vidalia onion vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup Shredded cabbage and carrot mix
- 1 Tbs Salted butter optional
Garnish
- 1 Lime quartered
- 1 Roma tomato cut into chunks
- 1/2 And avocado cut up
- Cilantro leaves
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Microwave tortillas for 40 seconds, or if you want them to be crispy, put on griddle heated to 350 degrees to warm and crisp up using a tablespoon of butter to help make crispy
- Cook flounder fillets following package directions.
- Mix vinaigrette and cabbage mix together.
- Divide fillets and cabbage mixture evenly over each tortilla.
- Add a little sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro or hot sauce if you want.
- Serve with lime and enjoy.
Nutrition
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Sandra @ A Dash of Sanity says
I love fish tacos but I have never had them with flounder before! How interesting! I definitely want to give them a try. I’m sure I will love them, especially with how delicious they look!! 🙂 Pinning, Stumbling and Yumming
Stephanie says
What a great, quick meal for a busy weeknight! Tacos are the one meal that I know my entire family will enjoy. We’ll have to give your recipe a try, thank you! #client