Fish Tacos have been part of Mexico’s culinary heritage for well over
a hundred years. These folded tortillas can be stuffed with any number
of fillings—with each Mexican state claiming stake to their own. Fish
tacos are said to come from Baja California, Mexico’s northernmost
state. While the original fish taco was made with deep-fried fish, this
recipe—made with sautéed fish—is a delicious and fresh version. This
recipe is easily doubled, which makes it a great dish to make when
entertaining a crowd.
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound firm white fish, such as tilapia, snapper, cod, mahi mahi, or catfish
- 2 medium limes, halved
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 small head of green or red cabbage (about 14 ounces), cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 to 8 soft (6-inch) corn tortillas
- Sliced avocado, for garnish (optional)
- Guacamole, for garnish (optional, see above)
- Salsa, for garnish (optional, see above)
- Sour cream, for garnish (optional)
- Hot sauce, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the fish in a baking dish and squeeze a lime half over it. Add
the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Season
with salt and pepper and turn the fish in the marinade until evenly
coated. Refrigerate and let marinate at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile,
make the slaw and warm the tortillas.
- Combine the cabbage, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl and squeeze
a lime half over it. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil,
season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Taste and add more
salt and pepper if necessary; set aside.
- Warm the tortillas by heating a medium frying pan over medium-high
heat. Add 1 tortilla at a time, flipping to warm both sides, about 5
minutes total. Wrap the warm tortillas in a clean dishcloth and set
aside while you prepare the fish.
- Brush the grates of a grill pan or outdoor grill with oil and heat
over medium-high heat until hot. Remove the fish from the marinade and
place on the grill.
- Cook without moving until the underside of the fish has grill marks
and is white and opaque on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and grill
the other side until white and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes more. (It’s
OK if it breaks apart while you’re flipping.) Transfer the fish to a
plate.
- Taste the slaw again and season as needed with more lime juice.
Slice the remaining lime halves into wedges and serve with the tacos. To
construct a taco, break up some of the cooked fish, place it in a warm
tortilla, and top it with slaw and any optional garnishes.
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