TOMMY BAHAMA'S BLACKENED CABO FISH TACOS

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I found this recipe to post after a friend shared a picture of her daughter enjoying these at Tommy Bahama's Restaurant in Florida. They sound fantastic and I cannot wait to try them!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Mexican

Time 12h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 38

24 ounces of your favorite white fish
8 ounces fish taco marinade (see recipe below)
8 tablespoons lime sour cream (see recipe below)
8 tablespoons chipotle aioli (see recipe below)
3/4 lb Coleslaw (Asian see recipe below)
8 tablespoons pico de gallo (see recipe below)
12 white corn tortillas, 6-inch size
4 ounces unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cajun blackening seasoning (any brand)
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup egg yolk, whipped
1 tablespoon cilantro, washed and rough chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon spanish paprika
6 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp.dijon mustard
1 chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
salt, Kosher (to taste)
fresh coarse ground black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
1/4 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt (sea or kosher)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (a pinch)
4 ounces shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 ounces jicama, peeled and julienned
2 ounces red onions, peeled and sliced paper thin
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh coarse ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • To prepare marinade: In a clean mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Cut the white fish into 1 oz pieces and place into the marinade mixing everything up together.
  • Hold refrigerated for at least 12 hours.
  • To make Lime Sour Cream: Place ingredients into a small clean mixing and blend together well.
  • Transfer to a small squeeze bottle with a small tip and refrigerate.
  • To make Chipotle Aioli: Place all ingredients in a clean blender and puree until everything is incorporated and the aioli is smooth in consistency. Transfer to a squeeze bottle with a small tip and refrigerate.
  • To prepare the Pico De Gallo: About one hour before dinner dice onion, tomato and jalepeño and place in a small clean mixing bowl.
  • Wash cilantro and chop fine, then add to the bowl.
  • Next add the salt, lime juice and black pepper add mix everything together well. Keep at room temperature for up to four hours.
  • To prepare the Asian Slaw: In a small clean mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together.
  • To Prepare Taco Filling: Preheat a large sauté pan and melt the unsalted butter in the pan.
  • Drain the marinated white fish and gently place into the melted butter and spread the fish out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the blackening spice evenly on the fish and let sit over high heat for 2 minutes. Flip the fish with a spatula and cook on the other side until the fish is completely cooked.
  • Turn the heat down to very low and hold hot.
  • In a large, clean sauté pan, heat the tortillas up on both sides.
  • Toss the Asian slaw in a mixing bowl.
  • Lay the hot corn tortillas on a cutting clean cutting board and place 2 oz. of the cooked fish in each tortilla.
  • Top the fish with a little of the mixed Asian Slaw.
  • Drizzle a little chipotle aioli onto each tortilla.
  • Drizzle a little lime sour cream onto each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle a little pico de gallo onto each tortilla.

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