Zesty Lime Fish Tacos Food

FISH TACOS

Steps:

• For the avocado relish: Combine the avocado, cilantro, red onion, lime juice and jalapeno in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
• For the smoked tomato salsa: Put the vinegar and chipotle puree in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Add the tomatoes, garlic, red onion, cilantro and oregano and pulse until slightly smooth; season with salt and pepper.
• For the red cabbage slaw: Put the lemon juice, orange juice, basil, mustard, honey and some salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, add the oil until emulsified. Reserve 1/4 cup of the citrus-basil dressing for the fish.
• Combine the napa cabbage, red cabbage and carrot in a large bowl, add half of the remaining dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Add more dressing if needed.
• For the fish: Heat a grill pan or cast-iron griddle over high heat.
• Brush the fish with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and drizzle the fish with the reserved citrus-basil dressing. Let cool slightly, then flake into large pieces using a fork.
• Grill the tortillas until slightly charred and just warmed through, about 5 seconds per side. Place the tortillas on a flat surface and fill the center of each with some of the fish, red cabbage slaw, smoked tomato salsa and avocado relish. Top with some hot sauce and cilantro leaves, then fold up and eat.

GRILLED TEQUILA LIME FISH TACOS

Steps:

• For the cabbage: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt and mix together well. Add the cabbage and stir to coat everything evenly. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Fold in the cilantro and set aside until ready to use.
• For the fish marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine the tequila, cumin, garlic, lime juice and some salt and pepper. Portion the fish into 1-inch cubes and add to the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 4 to 5 minutes.
• To cook the fish: Heat a flat top grill to high and coat with a little oil. Skewer 4 to 5 pieces of fish on each skewer. Place the skewers on the grill and cook until the fish is white and cooked through, about 1 minute on each side and about 4 minutes total. Remove the skewers and allow to rest.
• Warm the tortillas in batches on the grill for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove the tortillas to a towel-lined foil pouch and cover loosely to keep warm.
• To build the tacos, drizzle a little Cilantro Lime Crema on a tortilla. Top with some strained red cabbage mixture and then place a skewer of fish on top. Slide out the skewer so the fish stays on the taco, and then finish with more lime crema. Garnish with some crumbled Cotija and hot sauce and serve with a wedge of lime on the side. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, cilantro, garlic, cumin and lime juice and chill for 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.

FISH TACOS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and jalapeño (if using).
• In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and sour cream until combined. Season to taste with the halved lime, salt, pepper and chipotle (if using).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, chili powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons each of kosher salt and black pepper. Pour the milk into another medium bowl, and place the fish into it.
• Pour 1/4 cup of the peanut oil into a 12-inch frying pan and place over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is about to smoke. Remove the fish pieces from the milk bath and dredge them lightly through the flour mixture, shaking to remove excess. Add the butter to the pan. Place some fish pieces in the oil, without crowding them, and cook until deep golden brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn carefully and cook for 1 minute more. Remove to a warmed, paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining fish.
• Meanwhile, lightly grease a skillet with a drizzle of oil and set over medium heat. Heat the tortillas, one or two at a time, until they are soft and hot. Keep them warm, wrapped in a dish towel.
• Fill each tortilla with 3 pieces of fish, browned side up, followed by tomato salsa and a pinch of cabbage. Drizzle with the cream sauce. Serve 2 to 3 tacos per person, with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

SPICY FISH TACOS WITH FRESH LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Season tilapia fillets with taco seasoning.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook fish in hot oil until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and cut into bite-size pieces.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Heat taco shells in preheated oven until crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Mix yogurt, lime juice, sugar, lime zest, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in coleslaw mix, cilantro, and jalapeno; let stand 5 minutes.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup fish and 1/4 cup coleslaw mixture into each taco shell. Top each with 1 tablespoon tomato.

CRISPY FISH FILLETS WITH ZESTY LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• On plate, mix flour, lemon-pepper and salt. On second plate, place bread crumbs. In bowl, beat eggs with fork. Coat fish with flour mixture. Dip into eggs; coat well with bread crumbs.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fish; cook 3 minutes. Carefully turn fish over. Cook about 3 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Serve with fish.