5.0 from 9 votes
Perfect Fish Tacos
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 433 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1 ¼ pounds cod fish
- olive for for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lime
- 1 orange
- 8-10 corn tortillas warmed
- 1 recipe Guacamole
- 1 recipe Chipotle Salsa
For the Curtido
- ⅓ head green cabbage shredded (about 1 cup)
- ⅓ head red cabbage shredded (about 1 cup)
- 1 large carrot grated
- 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 dried oregano
- 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.
Cup of Yum
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
Serving
2tacos
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
899mg
(37%)
Potassium
1640mg
(47%)
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
% 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.