Fish Tacos
Prep Time Minutes 10
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Passive Time
Servings People
| Prep Time Minutes 10 | Cook Time 10 Minutes | Passive Time | Servings People |
The first time I learned about fish tacos was when we moved to Colorado – they are a big deal here…Unlike meat tacos, fish tacos are served in a soft corn tortilla, topped with smoky and spicy grilled fish, crunchy slaw, salsa and a lime infused sour cream – which together make the perfect bite. Use your favorite store bought salsa, or try this fresh salsa for an extra treat. (Adapted from Bobby Flay)
Ingredients
- 1 pound white flaky fish such as mahi mahi or tilapia
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1 TBS Ancho chili powder
- 1 Jalapeno coarsely chopped (seeds and membranes removed for less heat)
- 1/4 Cup cilantro** chopped
- 8 Corn tortillas
Fresh Tomato Salsa
- 2 TBS Oil
- 1 Red onion coarsely chopped, small
- 4 Cloves Garlic coarsely chopped
- 1 TBS Oregano, dry
- 4 Tomatoes chopped
- 1 Serrano or jalapeno Pepper seeds and membranes removed for less heat
- 1 TBS lime juice Juice of half a lime
- 1 TBS Hot sauce
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro leaves chopped
- Salt and Pepper
Garnishes
- Thinly sliced green onion
- Shredded white cabbage mixed with 1 TBS lime juice, salt and pepper
- Hot sauce
- Mexican Crema or sour cream with some grated lime zest
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Chopped cilantro leaves
- Mexican Crema or sour cream with some grated lime zest
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Thinly sliced green onion
- Chopped cilantro leaves
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Ingredients
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Garnishes
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To Prepare the Fish
- If grilling, preheat grill to medium-high heat. If broiling turn the broiler on high.
- Place fish in a medium size dish. Whisk together the oil, lime juice, ancho, jalapeno, and cilantro and pour over the fish. Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and if grilling place onto a hot grill. Grill the fish for 4 minutes on the first side and then flip for 30 seconds and remove. Let rest for 5 minutes then flake the fish with a fork.
- If broiling, place the fish on to an aluminum lined baking sheet and broil on one side, until beginning to brown and cooked through.
Fresh Tomato Salsa
- Heat oil in medium saucepan, add onions, garlic and oregano and cook until soft.
- Add tomatoes, Serrano/jalapeno and cook until tomatoes are soft, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Puree the mixture with a hand-held immersion blender until smooth and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the hot sauce, oregano, cilantro and lime juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
To Assemble
- Right before you are ready to eat: Place the tortillas on the grill and grill for 20 seconds. Divide the fish among the tortillas and garnish with as many of the great garnishes as you like!