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PACO'S FISH TACOS IN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Make and share this Paco's Fish Tacos in Lettuce Wraps recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Halibut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs halibut fillets or 2 lbs grouper fillets
salt
pepper
bibb lettuce (for wrapping) or green leaf lettuce leaf (for wrapping)
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 cup cilantro leaf, stems removed
3 sprigs of fresh mint
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lime
hot sauce
1/2 red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan or nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Spray the pan with cooking spray; place fish on the grill pan; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook fish 5 minutes on each side or until opaque; transfer to a serving plate.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter.
  • Place the jalapeno in a food processor along with the cilantro, mint, mustard, and vinegar; turn the processor on and stream in the olive oil; season this sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Break the fish into chunks and squeeze lime juice over fish; add a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • Pile the fish in lettuce leaves and top each "taco" with the jalapeno cilantro sauce and chopped red onions; wrap up and eat.

LETTUCE WRAP FISH TACOS



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Make and share this Lettuce Wrap Fish Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Emily J.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 Tacos, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 -3 tilapia fillets
1 avocado, sliced
16 ounces canola oil
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup wheat flour
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup regular breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2-1 cup water
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup bunch fresh basil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and pecorino cheese blend
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • For the batter - Combine all dry ingredients together in a bowl deep enough to cover the fish once placed in it. Whisk the egg in a separate bowl and add it to the dry ingredients. Add the water slowly, as needed, until the batter is loose enough to work with but still thick enough to cover the fish when coated. (It should cover a spoon when held in the air, but not much batter should be dripping off of the spoon.).
  • For frying the fish - add the canola oil to a deep pot (2-3 inches of oil) and set it to medium-high heat. Let the oil preheat for about 5 minutes. Slice each tilapia fillet in thirds (or whatever size you think makes sense for a taco) and drop it into the batter. Make sure the fish pieces are fully covered in batter. Place fish gently into the frying pot to avoid oil splatter; do not overcrowd the pot. After about 4 minutes or until golden brown, flip the fish. After golden brown on both sides and about 10 minutes in the pot, rest the fish on paper towel to dry. Turn the heat down to medium and repeat the batter/frying/drying process.
  • For the red pepper pesto - In a blender, add solid ingredients first: garlic cloves, roasted red peppers, fresh basil. Add wet ingredients next: greek yogurt, olive oil. Blend at medium speed to incorporate. Add dry ingredients last: pepper and cheese. Blend at medium speed until combined. Taste and season with more pepper as needed.
  • To assemble - layer two pieces of lettuce for each taco to help give it a solid base. Add 2-3 small pieces of fish per taco, and 3-4 slices of avocado per taco. Drizzle the red pepper pesto on top and hold each taco together with toothpicks for easy handling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3041.6, Fat 284.2, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 177.5, Sodium 2460.3, Carbohydrate 84.1, Fiber 18, Sugar 9.2, Protein 54.9

PACO'S FISH TACOS IN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Categories     Sauce     Fish     Side     Lettuce

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
2 pounds halibut or grouper fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bibb or green leaf lettuce leaves, for wrapping
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1 cup cilantro leaves (stems removed)
3 sprigs fresh mint
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (eyeball it)
1 lime
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1/2 red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan or nonstick skillet over high heat. Spray the pan with cooking spray. Place the fish on the grill pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter. Place the jalapeño in a food processor with the cilantro, mint, mustard, and vinegar. Turn on the processor and stream in the EVOO, then season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Break the fish into chunks and squeeze lime juice over the fish. Add a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • Pile the fish in lettuce leaves and top each "taco" with the jalapeño cilantro sauce and chopped red onions.

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