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Crispy, golden-fried fish fillets tucked into a soft bolillo roll with creamy avocado, tangy slaw, and a hint of spice. This is the ultimate Mexican-American sandwich, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Crema and Slaw (5 minutes)
Set Up Breading Station (3 minutes)
Coat the Fish (5 minutes)
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Crispy, golden-fried fish fillets tucked into a soft bolillo roll with creamy avocado, tangy slaw, and a hint of spice. This is the ultimate Mexican-American sandwich, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
This mexican_american recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1091.89 calories per serving with 51.18g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Fry the Fish (10 minutes)
Assemble the Tortas (5 minutes)
For a lighter version, grill or bake the fish instead of frying. Season the fish with the same spice blend and cook until opaque and flaky.
Melt a slice of Oaxaca cheese or Monterey Jack on the fish fillet during the last minute of cooking, or add crumbled queso fresco during assembly.
This recipe works wonderfully with breaded chicken cutlets (milanesa) or crispy fried shrimp instead of fish.
Add one finely minced serrano or jalapeño pepper to the cabbage slaw for an extra kick of heat.
The white fish provides high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, immune function, and overall body maintenance.
Fish like cod are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support heart health and reduce inflammation.
Avocado is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats, which can help lower bad cholesterol levels and are beneficial for heart health.
The cabbage slaw, bolillo roll, and avocado contribute dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and helps promote a feeling of fullness.
A single Fried Fish Torta contains approximately 750-850 calories, depending on the size of the fish fillet and the amount of oil absorbed during frying. It's a hearty and satisfying meal.
While delicious, this torta is an indulgence due to the shallow-fried fish and mayonnaise-based crema. However, it does offer lean protein and omega-3s from the fish, healthy fats from the avocado, and fiber from the cabbage. To make it healthier, consider baking or air-frying the fish.
A firm, mild white fish is ideal. Cod, tilapia, halibut, and haddock are all excellent choices because they hold their shape well during frying and have a flavor that complements the other ingredients.
Yes, you can! Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the coated fillets lightly with cooking oil and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through. The texture will be slightly different but still crispy and delicious.
The key is the three-step breading process and patting the fish completely dry beforehand. Ensure you press the panko firmly onto the fillet. When frying, use tongs to gently flip the fish only once to avoid disturbing the crust.
This torta is a complete meal on its own, but it pairs well with a side of Mexican street corn (elote), a simple green salad with a lime vinaigrette, or a side of tortilla chips and salsa.