Fish Tacos

Serves 4 45 min Added by Julian

https://www.recipetineats.com/marinated-fish-tacos/

These were frickkin’ great - possibly could try Hoot mayo instead of or in addition to the Pink Or

Ingredients

FISH MARINADE

  • 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

QUICK PICKLED CABBAGE

  • 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

PINK TACO SAUCE

  • 3/4 cup sour cream (or yogurt)
  • 2 - 3 tbsp sriracha , adjust to taste (Note 3)

TO COOK & SERVE

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 small tortillas (corn or flour), warmed
  • lime wedges
  • coriander/cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Marinade fish: **Combine Fish Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag. Set aside for 20 minutes to marinate - no longer than 1 hour.
  2. 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.
  3. Pink Sauce: **Mix to combine.
  4. Cook fish: **Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook fish for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked. 
  5. Remove fish onto plate then flake into large pieces.
  6. To assemble tacos, top with cabbage then fish, a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice. Fold tortilla over and enjoy!