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Fish Tacos

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Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

amanda

Equipment

  • Tortilla Press - A tortilla press helps create perfectly shaped corn or flour tortillas, ideal for wrapping around the fish and toppings in tacos.

  • Non-Stick Skillet/Frying Pan - Used for pan-frying or searing the fish fillets quickly before assembling into tacos.

  • Meat Tenderizer - Although not used on fish directly, it can be helpful in tenderizing firm types of protein if required for your recipe variation.

  • Serving Tray/Taco Platter - A flat surface to display and serve the prepared fish tacos elegantly.

  • Silicone Ice Cube Maker - For chilling a freshly made citrus salsa or sauce in small cubes without dilution.

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons - Essential for precise measurement of ingredients like lime juice, fish marinade, and seasoning.

  • Mixing Bowls (Glass or Stainless Steel) - Used for combining marinade components and mixing sauces such as salsa verde.

  • Colander - Useful for draining the fish fillets after cooking to remove excess moisture before adding them into tacos.

  • Sharp Knife - For safely cutting and preparing ingredients like cilantro or jalapeños in salsa.

  • Tortilla Warmers (Oven-Safe Dish) - Useful for reheating tortillas if serving them directly from the oven, ensuring they are warm and soft when wrapped around fillings.

  • Glass Jars or Containers with Lids - For storing leftover salsa and other components of the dish for future use.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

  • About 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish

  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed and chopped

  • 1 pound flaky white fish (such as mahi mahi or cod), cut into 4 pieces

  • Salt

  • 8 fresh corn tortillas

  • Mexican crema, homemade or store-bought

  • Fresh Tomato Salsa

  • 2 limes, cut into quarters

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Put the onion in a small bowl and pour in enough red wine vinegar to cover well. Set aside for at least 30 minutes or up to several weeks.
2

Instruction 2

Pour the olive oil into a small bowl and add the ancho chile powder, oregano, cumin, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño. Mix well. Place the fish on a dish and pour the marinade over it, making sure to coat the fish well on both sides. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

Heat a nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Remove the fish from the marinade and place in the hot pan (there is no need to add more oil). Season the fish with salt. Cook the fish for 4 minutes undisturbed, then turn over, and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and flake the fish into the pan with a fork, making sure to mix in all the marinade that has stuck to the bottom of the pan. Check for seasoning and add more salt if necessary. Set aside.
4

Instruction 4

Place four of the tortillas on a plate and sandwich them between two slightly dampened sheets of paper towel. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Place the warm tortillas in a towel-lined basket or plate and cover. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
5

Instruction 5

To assemble the tacos, place a heaping spoonful of the marinated flaked fish onto the center of a tortilla. Top with the marinated onions. Serve accompanied by Mexican crema and salsa.
6

Instruction 6

Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs.
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