Crispy Oven Fried Fish Tacos Food

CRISPY OVEN-FRIED COD FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• In a large heavy ziploc plasic bag combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, seasoning salt, lemon pepper, cayenne and garlic powder; shake the bag to mix (can use a shallow bowl).
• In a shallow bowl slightly beat the eggs.
• Adding one piece of fish at a time to the bag, coat well with the mixture, then remove and dip the fish in the eggs, then return to the bag to coat the fish again, repeat for all of the cod pieces; transfer to a plate.
• Heat about 3 tablespoons oil in a large 12-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Fry the fish until the undersides are golden brown (about 1 minute).
• Turn over and add in another 3-4 tablespoons oil; cook another 1 minute more.
• Place the skillet in the oven and bake for about 5-6 minutes or until JUST cooked through.

FRIED FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Fill a large deep frying pan about 1/3 full of vegetable oil. Heat to 375°F.
• Place the breadcrumbs in a dish. In a separate dish, beat the eggs with salt and pepper and the water.
• Cut each fish fillet into 4 equal pieces , then season with salt and pepper. Dip the fish into the eggs, then into the panko bread crumbs. Place on a tray lined with paper towels and let rest for 15 minutes to allow the breading to set.
• Cook the fish a few pieces at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 - 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• To warm the tortillas, heat a dry frying pan over medium heat and warm the tortillas in the pan until it softens and is hot, about 30 seconds.
• Spread the dip on the tortillas, then top with the coleslaw, avocado, tomato then the fish.
• *Chipotle Mayonnaise; 1 cup mayonnaise, 2-3 chipotle chilies (canned in adobo), 1 tablespoons adobo sauce and juice from 1/2 a lime. Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor, then cover and refrigerate.*.

'OVEN-FRIED' FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Spray foil-covered baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Reserve 1/4 cup dressing for later use; brush remaining dressing onto fish, then shake with coating mix as directed on package.
• Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 15 to 20 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• Meanwhile, toss cabbage with onions, cilantro, aioli and reserved dressing.
• Cut fish lengthwise in half; place on tortillas. Top with cabbage mixture; fold in half.

CRISPY OVEN-FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Thaw fish if frozen.
• Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels.
• Fish should be cut into 4 pieces.
• Place milk in a shallow dish.
• Place flour in another shallow dish.
• In a 3rd dish combine bread crumbs, cheese, dill & pepper & toss with butter.
• Dip each piece of fish in the milk, then flour, then milk again, then bread crumb mixture.
• Place fish on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake uncovered at 450°F for 6-9 minutes, until fish flakes with fork.

OVEN "FRIED" FISH

Steps:

• Position rack on top shelf in oven.
• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
• Lightly spray or brush rack with vegetable oil.
• Pat fish dry with paper towels.
• Slice fillets in half lengthwise to form long pieces.
• In a pie plate or wide shallow dish, whisk egg white with buttermilk.
• In another dish, stir flour with bread crumbs, paprika, cayenne and salt.
• Working with 1 piece of fish at a time, lightly coat with flour mixture.
• Shake off excess flour, then dip into buttermilk mixture.
• Turn to evenly coat.
• Shake off excess liquid.
• Coat fish in flour mixture again.
• Shake off excess coating, then place on rack.
• Repeat with remaining fish, 1 piece at a time.
• Discard any remaining buttermilk or flour mixtures.
• Lightly spray fish with oil or, using a brush, lightly dab about 1 tbsp oil as evenly as possible over coating.
• Do not skip this step -- it is essential for crispy fish.
• Bake on top rack of preheated oven until coating is crisp and golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Do not turn.

CRISPY FRIED-FISH TACOS WITH HOISIN MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the hoisin sauce, pickle relish and lemon juice.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and white pepper. Seal the bag and shake. Add the fish and shake to coat.
• Put the eggs and panko in separate shallow bowls. Dip the fish in the egg and then in the panko. Transfer the fish to a wax paper-lined platter.
• In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil to 350°. Add half of the fish and fry over moderate heat, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain the fish on a paper towel-lined platter. Repeat with the remaining fish.
• Serve the fish in the tortillas, passing the hoisin mayonnaise, cabbage, lettuce, cilantro and scallions for serving.