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Three of fish tacos drizzled with avocado crema and topped with lime wedges.

Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos are a popular dish that can be served as a fun, casual dinner with everyone pitching in to make homemade soft tacos.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Fish tacos
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

FISH

  • 8 oz halibut or mahimahi cod or pollock for deep frying - follow link in recipe description

FISH MARINADE

  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 oz halibut or mahimahi

TACOS

  • 12 soft corn tortillas store bought or homemade (follow link in notes)

TOPPINGS

  • finely shredded cabbage or premade coleslaw
  • raw or pickled red onion
  • thinly sliced radishes
  • sliced avocado or avocado crema
  • crema or chipotle mayo
  • chopped cilantro
  • fresh lime wedges
  • hot sauce

EASY CREMA

  • ½ cup mayo or Miracle Whip
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

AVO CREMA

  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

MARINATE & COOK FISH

  • Combine lime juice, olive oil, cilantro and salt in a flat soup bowl. Add fish and let sit for 15 minutes, no more.
  • Remove from marinade and sauté in oil on medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Cut and serve in tacos.

TACOS

  • Warm tacos and wrap in towel until ready to serve.

TOPPINGS

  • Prepare desired toppings and arrange in a tray for serving. Can be done in advance.

EASY CREMA

  • Combine all ingredients and serve in small bowl or squeeze bottle.

AVO CREMA

  • Combine all ingredients and serve in small bowl or squeeze bottle.

SERVING

  • Add fish to warm tacos and let everyone add their favourite tacos toppings.

Notes

Fish tacos are great with deep fried fish (using this batter recipe) or simply sauteed.
Homemade corn tortillas are soft and delicious with the unique taste of masa harina. If you haven't tried them yet go find some masa and do it!