FISH TACOS
Fish tacos, that great meal of the Baja Peninsula, and a taste of summer. They are simple to make, no more complicated in fact than a hamburger or a mess of pancakes, and they are considerably more flavorful. Fried in strips and served onboard warm corn tortillas with a simple salsa, a pinch of fresh cabbage, plenty of lime and a cream sauce you might want to punch up with some chopped chipotle, these fish tacos can turn a cold night into bluebird summer, transporting you from chill into deep humidity and bliss.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and jalapeño (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and sour cream until combined. Season to taste with the halved lime, salt, pepper and chipotle (if using).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, chili powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons each of kosher salt and black pepper. Pour the milk into another medium bowl, and place the fish into it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the peanut oil into a 12-inch frying pan and place over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is about to smoke. Remove the fish pieces from the milk bath and dredge them lightly through the flour mixture, shaking to remove excess. Add the butter to the pan. Place some fish pieces in the oil, without crowding them, and cook until deep golden brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn carefully and cook for 1 minute more. Remove to a warmed, paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining fish.
- Meanwhile, lightly grease a skillet with a drizzle of oil and set over medium heat. Heat the tortillas, one or two at a time, until they are soft and hot. Keep them warm, wrapped in a dish towel.
- Fill each tortilla with 3 pieces of fish, browned side up, followed by tomato salsa and a pinch of cabbage. Drizzle with the cream sauce. Serve 2 to 3 tacos per person, with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 446, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 686 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
QUICK FISH TACOS
This simple yet scrumptious recipe has a nice kick and is a house favorite. Delicious!
Provided by Huge
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix sour cream and lime juice together in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Reserve about half the mixture in another bowl for serving. Mince half the jalapeno pepper; save other half for later. Toss cabbage, green onions, and minced jalapeno half in remaining sour cream mixture until slaw is well mixed.
- Heat olive oil and remaining jalapeno half in a large skillet over medium heat; swirl oil to coat skillet evenly. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Pan-fry fish strips in the skillet in 2 batches until fish is golden brown and easily flaked with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes. Discard jalapeno half.
- Heat tortillas in the microwave on high until warm, 20 to 30 seconds.
- Serve fish in warmed tortillas topped with cabbage slaw, reserved sour cream mixture, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 480.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
FISH TACOS
I'm from San Diego and these taste just like home! We live in the south now, and nobody has heard of these! Serve with homemade pico de gallo, and lime wedges to squeeze on top!
Provided by BREESE823
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).
- To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 406.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
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