Crackling Fish Fillets Food

CRACKLING FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Place garlic and a pinch of salt on work surface. Mash into a paste using the flat side of a chef's knife.
• In a medium bowl, stir together garlic paste and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Add fish, and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
• Add flour to bowl, and gently toss until each piece of fish is lightly coated.
• Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Test oil with a small cube of bread; it will sizzle when oil is hot enough to fry. Working in small batches, shake off any excess flour and add fish to oil; do not overcrowd the pan. Cook until golden brown, turning halfway through, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; repeat with remaining fish.
• To serve, evenly spread a dollop of tartar sauce on a tortilla; top with cucumber, 3 or 4 pieces of fish, arugula, cilantro, and 1 teaspoon of zest. Fold right side of tortilla over filling, and roll to enclose filling, leaving one end open. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with additional tartar sauce and lime wedges.

BAKED FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease a shallow 1-quart baking dish. Melt shortening in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper; saute until golden. Stir in flour, brown sugar, marjoram, salt, thyme, and pepper until smooth. Very gradually stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sauce has thickened. Arrange fish in baking dish; top with sauce. Place on rimmed baking sheet and bake 12 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

RITZ FITZ (OVEN-FRIED FISH FILLETS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a 9 by 13-inch pan in the oven. While it melts, combine everything else except the fish in a pie pan. Dip the fish around in the melted butter, dip each piece in the crumb mixture, and return it to the baking pan. Bake the fillets for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the fish flakes with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges, and good luck to you.

CRACKLING FISH TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the tartar sauce ingredients in a small bowl, using salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces and put in a bowl with the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Turn the fish to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or up to 4 hours.
• Place the flour in a shallow dish and toss the fish pieces in it, a few at a time, until evenly coated. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. (To see if it's hot enough, place a small piece of bread in the oil; it should sizzle immediately.) Carefully add a few pieces of fish at a time, shaking off excess flour before placing them in the oil. Fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tortilla and warm for 10 to 20 seconds on each side. Place on a plate and cover with a kitchen towel; repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• Spread a dollop of the chipotle tartar sauce on a warmed tortilla. Add a few pieces of cucumber and top with 3 or 4 pieces of fish, a few arugula and cilantro leaves and a little orange zest. Serve with lime wedges and more tartar sauce on the side.