ingredients
[{"amount":"1.5","unit":"lbs","name":"cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi — cut into 3-4\" strips, pat dry"},{"amount":"","unit":"","name":"seasoned flour (flour + salt + pepper + garlic powder + cumin)"},{"amount":"2","unit":"","name":"eggs beaten with splash of water"},{"amount":"","unit":"","name":"panko breadcrumbs"}]
steps
[{"text":"Cut fish into 3-4\" strips. Pat completely dry."},{"text":"Set up breading station in order: (1) seasoned flour, (2) egg wash, (3) panko. Always in this sequence."},{"text":"Bread each piece: flour → egg → panko. Press panko firmly onto fish."},{"text":"Rest breaded fish 5 minutes before frying — helps coating set."},{"text":"Heat oil 1/4-1/2 inch deep in pan to ~350F medium-high. Fry 2-3 min per side. Do not move for first 2 minutes or crust tears."},{"text":"Serve in warm tortillas with cabbage, lime, and crema or sour cream."}]