Fish tacos are one of my favorite ways to eat seafood. I was never a huge seafood eater as a child (with the exception of clam chowder), but as I started cooking, I started trying to combine different flavors and textures with fish. And now I am a fan.
These fish tacos are made with cod that is marinated in a lime dressing mixed with lots of aromatic, Mexican spices. After being lightly pan fried, the fish is placed in a soft tortilla shell and topped with avocado, slaw, and a light chipotle lime crema. Garnished with some cilantro, these tacos are a winner!
Ingredients:
1 lb. cod
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Marinade:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice from 2 limes
1 tsp. lime zest
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. cumin
½ tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
Slaw:
2 ½ cups of red cabbage, thinly chopped
½ small onion, very thinly sliced
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp honey
Salt and pepper
Chipotle Crema:
¾ cup regular or light sour cream
¼ cup adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers
½ tsp. cumin
½ tsp. paprika
Salt and pepper
Avocado slices
Cilantro for garnish
Step 1: Cut the cod into strips. In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the marinade. Pour it into a ziplock bag or an airtight container and add the cod, turning to coat. Let marinade in the fridge for a few hours.
Step 2: Put the cabbage and onion in a medium size bowl. Mix the cilantro, lime juice, honey, and a dash of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the cabbage and onion. Toss to combine. Let rest to allow flavors to combine.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for chipotle lime crema. Refrigerate until you are ready to assemble the tacos.
Step 4: Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Take the fish out of the marinade and discard the liquid. Cook the fish on the skillet approximately 5-8 minutes or until cooked through, turning once.
Step 5: Let the taco assembly begin! Start with a flour tortilla, then add a little slaw, a few avocado slices, and a dollop of the crema. Garnish with some fresh cilantro, and bite into that bad boy!
