Fish taco -- 1st timer

[BradM]

Just got back from Colnett... anyone got a good recipie for fish tacos?

(fried vs. grilled?, flour vs. corn tortillas?, sauces?, other garnishes?)

THANKS in advance!!!
-Brad

[roxfisher]

Cut fish in large bitesize chunks, do not wash, pat fillets dry then cut, keep in paper towels.
Dip fish in seasoned flour, (old Bay, cracked black pepper) then dip in egg wash, (2 eggs beaten, a little water to loosen up, and season), then dip in bread crumbs, seasoned of course. I use the same seasonings in each the flour, egg and breadcrumb mixtures.
Immediately put in skillet that has about 2 inches HOT oil. Brown and turn once and brown. Lift out onto paper towels and keep hot in oven.
Warm corn tortillas, place a spoonful of 1000 Island dressing, the fish, then top with pico de gallo (chunky tomato salsa), lime juice, shredded cabbage and crumbled goat cheese.

You can do the same with shrimp. Variations would be crema (mexican sour cream instead of goat cheese) green tomatillo salsa verde instead of the pico de gallo.

[BradM]

Sounds delicious!

[John]

I've made 'em with Beer Batter and also with Tempura Batter. Muy Delicioso!

[roxfisher]

Beer batter and tempura batter would both be good. I like the bread crumb coating, I use it for fish when not putting into tacos, a variation when you just want some fried fish is to put some grated parmesan cheese in the seasoned bread crumbs, I usually serve with fried potatoes.

[Reel Trouble]

You can always blacken the mo fo and grill it, very muy delicioso! Tony Sacheres??? it's that canjun seasoning mix. It's seriously a no brainer. Hot grill a few minutes on each side, don't over cook.

Ron

[Mikey]

I do a beer - tempura batter.

Just use beer instead of water.

[Neill]

Hi Roxanne,
I use the same recipe as you, if there's leftovers next day place fish in ovenproof dish, cover with your favourite marinara sauce, top with a slice of provolone or mozarella and put in the oven for 30 minutes. Over pasta or on the side...

[tsuriya]

Beer batter. Which is nothing more than flour with whatever spices you like (garlic salt, pepper). Mix with beer to a nice less than runny mix. Too thick=no bueno. Fry in oil until light brown.

Sauce. Equal parts mayo and plain yogurt with a splash of lemon and a couple shakes of louisiana hot sauce.

Add cabbage to tortilla, fish, sauce and a shot of Pico Pica....You are in business.

I never cared for fish tacos until I started making them like this. Damn tastey.

Ron

[Tuna Patrol]

Ditto on Ron's mayo/plain yogurt white sauce, except I mix in finely chopped cilantro, a little salt and pepper, and some milk (only a T or two) to thin it out. I also use lime juice instead of lemon juice.

Seriously the white sauce is key and will definitely make or break a fish or shrimp taco.

I always get compliments on my white sauce. :jo:


Chris

[Kurt]

Originally Posted by Tuna Patrol

Ditto on Ron's mayo/plain yogurt white sauce, except I mix in finely chopped cilantro, a little salt and pepper, and some milk (only a T or two) to thin it out. I also use lime juice instead of lemon juice.

Seriously the white sauce is key and will definitely make or break a fish or shrimp taco.

I always get compliments on my white sauce. :jo:


Chris

Bingo! I also buy my tortillas and hotsauce by the pint from a lil hole in the wall mex restaraunt down in OB. It is the shit for sure...............

[MORGS]

simple sauce little spicey but muy bueno.

all you need is a can of Chipotles and Mayo.

Add 1-2 chipotles depending how spicey you like. Mix in some mayo and BAMM got you some good taco sauce.