Fish Tacos

16 Jul
About 3 years ago I discovered fish tacos. My life hasn’t been the same since. You think I’m kidding? I’m not. Just ask my husband and my brother, because I’m confident it changed both of their lives too.
It wasn’t until I made fish tacos myself that I realized they are delicious and easy and result in an endless array of compliments (which makes any cook very happy). What can I say? Once you learn how to make them they will become a staple in your life.
Ingredients:
I buy a package of frozen haddock from Wegmans. But use a white fish of your choice, I would recommend something that is fleshy/thick or has skin which helps keep the pieces together. I typically use 3 filets for 4 people. I defrost each fish and then cut them into 2×4 inch strips.
Panko crumbs in a bowl seasoned with salt and pepper
3 eggs, scrambled
EVOO for frying

-Take a medium size non-stick skillet, throw in enough olive oil to cover the bottom. Heat to a medium high temperature. You want your oil hot, but not burning, so I usually heat mine at 6 or 7 for a few minutes.
-When the oil is nice and hot, throw the fish into the egg, roll it around and then toss it in the Panko crumbs and add it to the oil.
-Add in as many pieces of battered fish as you can without over crowding. I usually cook mine for 3 min on each side covered. You want them golden brown – be sure to monitor – every stove is different.

When the first batch is ready put them in a Pyrex casserole dish in your oven at 200 degrees, you want them to stay warm. Cook as much as you need.

One of the reasons these are delicious is because they require a collection of fresh fixings. I’ll be honest, the actual cooking of the fish is the easy part. It’s the accompaniments that are labor intensive. Typically, I provide all the following as sides to my fish tacos (and now you will understand why everyone enjoys them)! I make these from scratch.

Fresh salsa (if I have them I like to make mine with cherry tomatoes)
Refriend beans (see chicken tortillas from June 4)
Coleslaw and
Fresh guacamole
I also serve them with:
Grated cheddar
Sour cream
Diced jalapeños
Slices of lime
Extra cilantro (some of us love the stuff!)
And hot small soft tortillas shells (this is where I cut corners, I always buy these).
Fun Fact:

Sydney Fife and Peter Klaven went out on their first man-date and ate fish tacos. Awesome. Further justification as to why I am obsessed with fish tacos and I Love You Man.

Enjoy!

4 Responses to “Fish Tacos”

  1. Unknown's avatar
    Anonymous July 16, 2012 at 7:17 pm #

    I also LOVE fish tacos. I make a topping/slaw of fresh cabbage, pineapple, mango and cilantro. It is a nice contrast to the crispy fish.

  2. Unknown's avatar
    AlisonCusick July 24, 2012 at 8:57 pm #

    YUM. I want to make this tonight 🙂

  3. James Wallar's avatar
    James Wallar September 25, 2012 at 1:18 am #

    Move over fish and chips – a new national dish is born! A little salsa, a twist of lime, and the fish jump right into those wonderful tortilla shells! Que bueno!

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