Perfect Fish Tacos
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Resting Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
433 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Perfect Fish Tacos
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These Perfect Fish Tacos are truly an art. Simple ingredients and simple flavor combos result in the most perfect succulent and flavorful tacos we've made to date!
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Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1 ¼ pounds cod
- olive oil for drizzling
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lime
- 1 orange
- 8-10 corn tortillas warmed
- 1 recipe Guacamole
- 1 chipotle salsa recipe
For the Curtido
- ⅓ head green cabbage shredded (about 1 cup)
- ⅓ head red cabbage shredded (about 1 cup)
- 1 carrot grated, large
- ½ yellow onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
For the Fish
- Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill or cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Drizzle the cod dish with a touch of olive oil and season it with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Grill the fish on the pre-heated grill for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked. The fish should flake easily and there should be a golden brown crust.
- Remove the fish from the grill and squeeze the fresh lime and orange juice over the fish. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- To assemble, place a few large pieces of the flaked fish into a warmed tortilla, Top with a spoonful of guacamole, a bit of salsa and 2 tablespoons of the curtido. Serve immediately.
For the Curtido
- Combine the cabbage, carrot, and onion in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and then pour over the cabbage mixture and stir.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- The curtido needs to be made ahead of time - at least 2 hours. Once you've made it, it can stay in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tacos
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
899mg
(37%)
Potassium
1640mg
(35%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
4176IU
(84%)
Vitamin C
101mg
(112%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 899mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1640mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 4176IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 101mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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