Trout Tacos

These trout tacos take advantage of trout's mild, delicate flavor. With a semi-homemade slaw, crema, lime, and guacamole, these fish tacos are really tasty.

Ingredients

  • 16 white corn tortillas
  • 1/2 pound purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced, green and white parts separated
  • 1/2 pound coleslaw mix
  • 3 tablespoons mexican crema, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest, or more to taste
  • lime wedges as needed, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, or to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 trout filets
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon tapioca starch
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon mexican oregano
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1/2 cup prepared guacamole, or as needed for serving