I've
never been one to gravitate toward fish tacos. It seems they're
mediocre at best at most Mexican joints. BUT, after falling in love with
Victoria's twist (pacific cod fish tacones - be still my foodie heart),
and being reminded again of just how delicious gourmet fresh fish tacos
can be at a tapas bar recently, I set about creating my signature take
on the ubiquitous fish taco.
Windy Poplars Fish Tacos
1-2 filets of fresh mahi-mahi, halibut, or other firm-fleshed fish
Citrus seasoning spice blend
Shredded iceberg lettuce
1 avocado, thinly sliced
Havarti cheese (shredded)
Lime
Soft taco wraps (tortillas)
Sauce
2 T mango puree (just chop one up, and throw it in the blender or food processor)
2 T mayo
1/4 t ancho chili powder
1/2 t freshly minced garlic
Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil, coated with non-stick cooking spray. Place fish on foil, and sprinkle with citrus spice blend. Bake for 15-25 minutes (depending on how thick your fish is!), until it is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, shred the lettuce, slice the avocado, and prepare the cheese. In a small bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients.
Warm the tortillas.
When the fish is done, slice into thin strips, and assemble your tacos, finishing with a drizzle of the mango sauce, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Enjoy!
For a printable version of this recipe, CLICK HERE.
Oh, I love fish tacos -- and these look delicious! When prepared well, they're just so filling and fresh.
ReplyDeleteOh yum, sounds so so good! I love fish tacos and usually make a sour cream/jalapeno/avocado type dressing. But yours sounds delicious and different! We'll have to try it :)
ReplyDeleteI'll be real hear - the THOUGHT of fish tacos make me sooo nauseous! Whenever I get mexican I am boring and do ground beef for the meat. No chicken, no sea food, no steak, and certainly no organs. BORING, I know. :) Now, that mayo on the other hand...That sounds like YUM! Do you use it for other things too?
ReplyDeleteDave LOVES fish tacos! These look delicious, so I might have to give them a try. I think they would be fabulous with some of the halibut a friend gave us. :)
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