MAMA DEE'S FISH TACOS, 2 WAYS

Mama Dee's Fish Tacos, 2 Ways image

Provided by Dee Stillwell @LILLYDEE

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound(s) talapia or other white fish
1 package(s) tempura batter mix, following instructions in notes or u can use the flour & seasonings below
1 cup(s) flour
1 teaspoon(s) lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1/2 - bag of slaw mix
about 3 cup(s) shreaded romaine lettuce
1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1 - 2 - limes (2 if you want to add more with toppings)
2 - tomatoes, diced
1 - avacado, sliced or diced
2 - dozen 6 inch corn tortillas
2 cup(s) canola oil to fry fish
- homemade pico de gallo, sour cream & extra lime for topping if desired
MAKE TARTAR SAUCE AHEAD WITH THE RECIPE I HAVE POSTED

Steps:

Heat oil in deep fryer or a deep skillet to 350 degrees. Cut fish into sticks about 1" x 3". Dry with paper towels and set aside. Option #1: Use batter from mix to coat and fry fish or Option #2: You can make it with the seasoned flour coating. Mix flour and seasonings in a shallow dish. Dredge fish in flour mixture and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Option #3: One I have used as a short cut lately and it tastes great. I use Van De Kamp fish sticks that are made with whole fish fillets. Bake them in the oven until crispy. This is the way I made them for the picture. Option #4 Grill or broil the fish and make your tacos lighter even with all the toppings..
It is best to make the tartar sauce several hrs ahead so flavors will marry. Place 1/2 of a bag of slaw mix and the lettuce in a bowl. Squeeze the juice of a 1 lime and chili powder over slaw mix and toss together. Set aside.
Heat corn tortillas in the microwave until soft and warm. Stack 2 tortillas together and assemble tacos this way: smear 1 - 2 Tbl. tartar sauce onto tortilla and then 3 - 4 fish sticks, slaw, tomatoes, avacado, more lime or not, pico de gallo And sour cream if desired. Enjoy!