Delicious Tilapia Fish Tacos with Red Pepper Lime Slaw and Blue Cheese Aioli

These tilapia fish tacos are a perfect combination of flavors and textures. The crispy and flavorful tilapia is topped with a tangy red pepper lime slaw and a creamy blue cheese aioli. These tacos are sure to impress your family and friends at your next gathering!

Ingredients

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 8 small flour tortillas
• Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. Dip the tilapia fillets in the beaten eggs, then coat them in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the coated tilapia fillets until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, lime juice, and lime zest to make the blue cheese aioli. Set aside.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the sliced red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Toss with lime juice and salt to make the red pepper lime slaw.
6. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or on a grill until soft and pliable.
7. To assemble the tacos, spread a spoonful of the blue cheese aioli on each tortilla. Top with a piece of crispy tilapia, followed by a generous amount of red pepper lime slaw. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
8. Enjoy the delicious tilapia fish tacos with red pepper lime slaw and blue cheese aioli!

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