Tacos, mmmmm what’s not to like in this Mexican treat. A popular dish which uses meat as its main ingredient, but going back to its roots the original one dates even before the arrival of Europeans in Mexico, it was the indigenous people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico who created this dish and like this post the main ingredient was fish not minced meat.
Nowadays there are a lot of variants of this humble flour or corn tortilla wrap from minced meat fillings to different types of seafood, all of which filled with different garnishes from cabbages, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, kidney beans, etc. It is also classified into two types one is the hard shell tacos and the soft shell which is distinguished by the wrap used. For this post we will make some soft taco variant with fish filling which according to most of the foodies that I know is the best taco among the rest, do you agree?
Ingredients (Soft Taco)
500g white flaky fish
Cabbage, finely shredded
Sour cream
Mayonnaise
Tomato salsa
Red onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
salt
freshly ground black pepper
flour tortillas
1/3 cup canola oil
Ingredients (Tomato salsa)
4 large tomatoes, chopped
1 red chilli, sliced
1 pc jalapeno, sliced
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp oregano
3 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
1 red onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt
freshly ground black pepper
oil
Method (Soft Taco)
1. Mix together canola oil, cayenne, jalapeno, juice from 1 lime, cilantro and salt.
2. Pour mixture over the fish and let it marinate for 20 minutes.
3. Grill fish until cooked, roughly 2-3 minutes on each side, once cooked flake it using a fork.
4. Place tortillas on a grill and heat for each one for around 15 seconds.
5. Serve tortillas with fish and garnishes (Cabbage, Sour cream, Mayonnaise, Tomato salsa, Red onion, Cilantro)
Method (Tomato Salsa)
1. In a sauce pan add oil then sauté garlic and onions until soft.
2. Add tomatoes, chillies and jalapeno and cook for 20 minutes in low heat.
3. Blend the mixture until smooth then add the oregano, cilantro, cayenne pepper and lime juice. Cook for 10 more minutes.
4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
I love the look of these.
Mandy
I first tried fish tacos in Los Angeles, and loved them. That’s to this, now I can make them at home, especially since I’m a long way from LA now.
Fish tacos are the only kind I’ll eat! They are awesome!
Mmm, fish tacos are so light and refreshing for dinner — these look great!
Your fish tacos look delicious! I make fish tacos quite often for my family because they are tasty and quick.
I had really bad tacos a few days ago! I was so disappointed! I remember thinking to myself that maybe if I made some myself from one of my blogger friends’ recipes, it might actually be better! And lookie here, you have a fish taco recipe! I prefer the soft taco vs hard, actually, so this is perfect!
Love, love ,love fish tacos. Did you save me any?
Great post Reymund, I love fish tacos and your versions are a must try!
One of my favorites – Love Fish Tacos – and your version looks awesome!
Have never ‘experienced’ a fish taco, but cannot wait to try! Love the combo of fish and cabbage?!
We went out to eat tonight and I had the fish tacos. I was disappointed because the fish and the tacos were rather dry. I wish I had had yours instead. They look so much better!
Very well said raymond, What not to like in Mexican treats…
Love Tacos.. And now really craving after see in this one here…
Yum!!
Fish tacos are always amazing and it’s one of the few fish dishes that I know my husband will eat
I like all the different condiment options + the use of mayo!
Tacos are so great – you can put almost anything in them, and they work. Fish tacos are superb – and I haven’t had one recently! Hmm, maybe for dinner today?
Fish tacos are definitely a staple in my house and I always love trying new taco recipes to change things up. Your photos got my mouth watering and I’m excited to try your tacos next time they’re on the menu! – Julia http://www.roastedrootfood.com