Recipes

Freshwater Bass Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

January 03, 2025 / bass / freshwater / iowa / kentucky / missouri / south carolina

Topped with a refreshing cilantro slaw and creamy avocado sauce, these tacos bring a modern twist to a classic ingredient.

Freshwater bass tacos are a vibrant and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of South Carolina, Missouri, Iowa, and Kentucky. Topped with a refreshing cilantro slaw and creamy avocado sauce, these tacos bring a modern twist to a classic ingredient.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 bass fillets
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage (garden or locally grown)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (garden or locally grown)
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season bass fillets with salt and pepper, then pan-sear in olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Combine cabbage, cilantro, and lime juice to make the slaw.
  3. Mash avocado with lime juice and salt to make a sauce.
  4. Assemble tacos with bass, slaw, and avocado sauce in tortillas.

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