Cabo Wabo Fish Tacos Recipes

BAJA STYLE FISH TACOS

Steps:

• For the Beer Batter:
• Mix the flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually add in the beer while whisking. Set aside and let the batter rest for 15 minutes before using.
• For Cream Sauce:
• Add the mayonnaise and crema to a medium bowl. Whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice and water. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper (can be made 3 days ahead, covered and refrigerated).
• For the Fish:
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, add enough oil to reach a depth of 1-inch. Heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F or when the end of a wooden spoon sizzles when inserted into the oil.
• On a large plate, combine the flour and salt. Season the fish pieces all over with salt and pepper and coat with the flour. Working in batches, dip the fillets in the beer batter and coat on both sides. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Make tacos with the tortillas and fish and top each with cream, shredded cabbage, tomatillo salsa and pickled jalapenos, if desired.
• *Cook's Note: Crack open a cold Mexican cerveza like a Negra Modelo or a 2 Equis (XX) Amber to make this tasty beer batter, which will change the way you think about fried fish! You can use it for vegetables, too.
• **Cook's Note: Mexican Crema is Mexico's version of creme fraiche and is found at many supermarkets and can easily be substituted with sour cream.

BAJA-STYLE FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Make a marinade by whisking together the tequila, lime juice, water, 2 tablespoons salt, turbinado sugar, and 1 tablespoon chili powder in a large bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade. Add the cod to the remaining marinade; cover and set aside.
• Stir together the reserved 1/4 cup marinade, black beans, and jalapeno; set aside.
• Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 tablespoon chili powder, cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, and green onions in a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and green onion and mix until coated; set aside.
• Mix together the flour, 1 tablespoon chili powder, baking soda, and 2 teaspoons salt in a shallow dish. Remove pieces of cod from the marinade, shake off the marinade, and coat in the flour mixture.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Gently lie the coated fish in the skillet without crowding the pieces. Cook in the hot oil, turning once, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
• While frying the cod, heat the black bean mixture in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat the reserved marinade in a separate small saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Assemble tacos by placing fish in the center of tortilla; top with coleslaw, black beans, and any other desired toppings. Drizzle some of the heated marinade over the fillings and fold the tortilla to close.

CABO WABO FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Mix together lime juice, tequila, mexican oregano, minced garlic, onion powder, ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro in a small bowl.
• Place tuna fillet in a ziploc bag and pour marinade over fish.
• Remove excess air from bag and seal.
• Refrigerate for one hour, while you prepare your grill.
• Prepare grill by spraying grill surface with non-stick cooking spray BEFORE applying heat.
• Over medium-hot grill (gas, charcoal, electric) cook tuna, turning once, until cooked through (you may just cook on exterior if you prefer).
• (The cooking time will depend upon the thickness of your fillet; tuna can be eaten rare. I suggest a fillet that is slightly pink in the center so it flakes easily without being overdone. Do not overcook your fillet, however.) Set aside.
• Briefly heat corn tortillas carefully on grill.
• Do not overcook, or they will get hard.
• Break tuna into small chunks or shredded pieces and place about 1 1/2 ounces on a double layer of corn tortilla for each taco.
• Add shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro and squeeze a wedge of lime over the taco contents.
• If you wish a spicier taste, add the chilies.
• Serve.

TOMMY BAHAMA'S BLACKENED CABO FISH TACOS

Steps:

• To prepare marinade: In a clean mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Cut the white fish into 1 oz pieces and place into the marinade mixing everything up together.
• Hold refrigerated for at least 12 hours.
• To make Lime Sour Cream: Place ingredients into a small clean mixing and blend together well.
• Transfer to a small squeeze bottle with a small tip and refrigerate.
• To make Chipotle Aioli: Place all ingredients in a clean blender and puree until everything is incorporated and the aioli is smooth in consistency. Transfer to a squeeze bottle with a small tip and refrigerate.
• To prepare the Pico De Gallo: About one hour before dinner dice onion, tomato and jalepeño and place in a small clean mixing bowl.
• Wash cilantro and chop fine, then add to the bowl.
• Next add the salt, lime juice and black pepper add mix everything together well. Keep at room temperature for up to four hours.
• To prepare the Asian Slaw: In a small clean mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together.
• To Prepare Taco Filling: Preheat a large sauté pan and melt the unsalted butter in the pan.
• Drain the marinated white fish and gently place into the melted butter and spread the fish out evenly.
• Sprinkle the blackening spice evenly on the fish and let sit over high heat for 2 minutes. Flip the fish with a spatula and cook on the other side until the fish is completely cooked.
• Turn the heat down to very low and hold hot.
• In a large, clean sauté pan, heat the tortillas up on both sides.
• Toss the Asian slaw in a mixing bowl.
• Lay the hot corn tortillas on a cutting clean cutting board and place 2 oz. of the cooked fish in each tortilla.
• Top the fish with a little of the mixed Asian Slaw.
• Drizzle a little chipotle aioli onto each tortilla.
• Drizzle a little lime sour cream onto each tortilla.
• Sprinkle a little pico de gallo onto each tortilla.