![]() ![]() Speaking of everybody getting what they want, if you or your family aren’t fans of fish, swap it out for chicken instead. This way the fish stays hot, the chef stays relaxed and everybody gets exactly what they want. While you could present an Instagram-worthy platter of pre-made tacos at the table, I think it’s far better to bring all the ingredients to the table and let everyone create their own. This means the fish stays beautiful and moist, and needs absolutely no attention, so you can get on with the other prep. Delicious they may be, the moment I first tasted wonderfully chewy soft tacos of Baja California, loaded up with spicy fish, fresh herbs and lime I was absolutely hooked.īonus points for not falling apart when you bite into them – am I right? An easy, healthy weeknight dinnerįor these Chili Lime Fish Tacos, the fish is rubbed in a flavoursome spice mix and then roasted, not fried. I grew up in New Zealand where taco night definitely meant hard shell tacos with ground beef. With fresh fish and soft tacos, loaded up with a sweet and spicy mango salsa, these tasty morsels are perfect for summer entertaining. It also scales up easily, and you can lay everything out on the table and let everyone help themselves.The sun is shining, the beer is cold and it is DEFINITELY the season for some spicy and delicious Chili Lime Fish Tacos. But this is fantastic food for a barbecue with friends! It cooks so quickly so it doesn’t take you away from your guests and you can throw the tortillas onto the BBQ to warm up. I typically cook Fish Tacos on the stove for midweek meals. Pickle the cabbage – 20 minutes to become floppy (same as the fish marinating time, nice and convenient!) Quick taco sauce – sour cream and sriracha. I think I’ve pretty much talked through the making part, but here’s a visual anyway!Ģ0 minute fish marinade – no longer, because otherwise the lime juice in the marinade will “cook” the fish Here’s what you need for the pickled cabbage:ĭon’t restrict yourself to using this pickled cabbage just for Fish Tacos! It will go with any type of tacos – chicken, old school beef tacos, shredded beef, beef barbacoa, or pork carnitas. Pickling it makes the cabbage floppy so it kind of melds together better with the fish (raw cabbage would be too pokey and crunchy for tender fish), and the slight tang is a classic pairing with seafood. I serve these tacos with a quick pickled cabbage. Very delicate fish – like dover sole and flounder Really lean fish – like swordfish, tuna and kingfish Other common fish that are ideal include: tilapia, basa, cod, John Dory and Silver Dory, ling, bream, haddock, pollack, monkfish. They have “meaty” flesh which I particularly enjoy in tacos. ![]() My favourites are snapper and barramundi. Lime wedges and coriander/cilantro leaves.Īny firm white fish fillets will work fine here, especially if they are fleshy. “Pink Taco Sauce” – 2 ingredient, mildly spicy sour cream or yogurt sauce, goes very well with the fish Will you LOOK AT THAT!!! Tender and juicy on the inside, deep golden brown on the outside, flavoured all the way through with just a quick 20 minute marinade!! You just know by looking at it that it’s gonna be good, right?! What I like to do is load the fish with flavour with a chipotle lime marinade. Well, at least, what I think is the BEST Fish Taco recipe. Went to Mexico, tasted the real deal, then used that as my benchmark to make my own.Īnd now I’ve got The Fish Taco recipe. They have always been one of my favourite foods, ever since the first time I tried them.Īnd I’m thankful I didn’t give up. You just need a really great marinade! A seriously delicious way to serve up white fish fillets, this recipe can be cooked on the BBQ or stove. Either way, they’re healthy, fresh and bursting with serious taco goodness!Ī bad fish taco is worse than a bad chicken taco.Īnd while most people would be turned off after multiple dismal experiences, I persevered, believing there to be better. You don’t need to deep fry to make terrific Fish Tacos. ![]()
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