BATTER FRIED HADDOCK FISH TACOS

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It's an easy and light recipe and great for anytime of the year. I think that it makes a fall/winter day festive and a great spring/summer season starter. The fish is fresh and inviting and the ingredients are just perfect. I'm still a novice in Mexican cuisine, but I am hoping that I did this recipe some justice!

Provided by R C

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 41

FISH TACO INGREDIENTS
12-16 medium yellow, blue or white corn tortillas
1 large egg
1/4 c whole milk
1/4 c water
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 lb haddock filets, cut into 4 x 1 x 1/4
4 c canola or vegetable oil
1/2 medium limes, juiced, plus for serving
1/2 pinch ground cumin
1 c fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
1 medium lime, sliced in rings, for garnish
1/2 c shredded mexican or feta cheese, for topping
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
3/4 c orange juice
1/4 c lime juice
1 c fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 c cilantro, fresh
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 Tbsp honey (heaping)
1/2 c canola or vegetable oil
CABBAGE SLAW
1/4 c rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 head green cabbage, finely shredded
1 large carrot, sliced julienne
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA
2 medium ripe, haas avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 small red onion, finrey chopped
1 medium ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
1 to 2 medium limes, juiced
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 to 2 Tbsp honey
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
pinch salt and fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. CITRUS VINAIGRETTE: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend for approximately 1 minute. Set aside.
  • 2. CABBAGE SLAW: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • 3. AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA: Gently combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • 4. BATTER FRIED HADDOCK AND TORTILLAS: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 5. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place in the oven until soft and pliant, about 12 minutes. Remove and keep wrapped until ready to use.
  • 6. In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350 degrees F over high heat.
  • 7. In a large bowl, beat the egg with the milk and water. Add the flour, and baking powder, and whisk to make a thin batter. Dip the fish in the batter, turning to coat, and shake to remove any excess. Fry in batches in the oil until golden and crisp, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove, drain on paper towels.
  • 8. To serve, place 1 or 2 pieces of the fish inside each tortilla and top with some of the shredded cabbage, avocado-mango salsa and drizzle citrus vinaigrette. Squeeze with lime juice, and top with salsa to taste. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Yield: serves 8 NOTE: I used blue and yellow corn tortillas for this recipe and made it colorful and I was in a mood. But you can make it your own using whatever you like! Be creative!

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