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Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.2 lb / 600g firm white fish fillets ((Note 1)); Zest of 1 lime; 3 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp chipotle powder ((Note 2)); 1 tbsp canned jalapeno (, finely chopped); 1/4 cup cilantro / coriander (, finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 3 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper; 4 cups red cabbage (, finely shredded); 3 green onion stems (, finely sliced on the diagonal); 2 tbsp red wine vinegar ((or white wine vinegar, cider vinegar)); 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup sour cream ((or yogurt)); 2 - 3 tbsp sriracha (, adjust to taste (Note 3)); 1 tbsp olive oil; 12 small tortillas ((corn or flour), warmed); lime wedges; coriander/cilantro leaves

RecipeTin Eats

Recipe video above. Fish marinated in classic Mexican fresh flavours, seared until golden, are perfect for tacos. The lightly pickled red cabbage is a perfect accompanied for the soft fish, a great texture contrast. A wonderful recipe for white fish fillets, you will NOT miss deep fried fish!

Ingredients

1.2 lb / 600g firm white fish fillets ((Note 1))

Zest of 1 lime

3 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp chipotle powder ((Note 2))

1 tbsp canned jalapeno (, finely chopped)

1/4 cup cilantro / coriander (, finely chopped)

2 garlic cloves (, minced)

3 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

4 cups red cabbage (, finely shredded)

3 green onion stems (, finely sliced on the diagonal)

2 tbsp red wine vinegar ((or white wine vinegar, cider vinegar))

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup sour cream ((or yogurt))

2 - 3 tbsp sriracha (, adjust to taste (Note 3))

1 tbsp olive oil

12 small tortillas ((corn or flour), warmed)

lime wedges

coriander/cilantro leaves

Method

Marinade fish: Combine Fish Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag. Set aside for 20 minutes to marinate - no longer than 1 hour.

Pickled Cabbage: Place Pickled Cabbage ingredients in a bowl. Toss to combine and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain excess liquid, scrunch cabbage with your hands (to help soften). Set aside.

Pink Sauce: Mix to combine.

Cook fish: Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook fish for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked.

Remove fish onto plate then flake into large pieces.

To assemble tacos, top with cabbage then fish, a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice. Fold tortilla over and enjoy!