Greek Fish Tacos Recipes

HEAVENLY GREEK TACOS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, lemon zest, 2 garlic cloves, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the mahi mahi; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, onion, red pepper, cheese, 3 tablespoons olives and parsley; set aside., Place the yogurt, cucumber, dill, coriander and remaining garlic and olives in a food processor; cover and process until blended., Drain fish and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill mahi mahi, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Place a portion of fish on each tortilla; top with cabbage mixture and sauce.

GREEK FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, oregano and salt and pepper in a container. Add the fish filets, turn to coat, and marinate, covered in the refrigerator, for 2 to 4 hours.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the tortillas one at a time for 15 seconds on each side until pliable, browned in spots, and warmed through. Stack the tortillas on a plate as they are cooked and cover with a clean dish towel to keep them warm.
• Return the pan to medium high heat. Remove the fish from the marinade, allowing excess to drip back into the container and add the fish without crowding (cooking it in batches if necessary). Discard the marinade. Sauté until cooked through, turning it as needed, about 5 minutes in all. The pieces may fall apart a little as you cook them; that's perfectly fine. Place them on a serving plate and use a fork to pull the pieces into bite-sized pieces.
• Serve the fish, tortillas, and the toppings you like. Let everyone assemble their own tacos.

TZATZIKI FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Place cucumber in a mini food processor or grate with a box cheese grater. Drain the liquid from the cucumber in a metal strainer and use the back of a spoon to help squeeze out any excess liquid.
• Combine with the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, mint, dill, salt, pepper and refrigerate until read to eat.
• Season fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut into 8 strips.
• Place flour on a plate and egg in a shallow bowl. On another plate, combine panko with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and oregano.

GREEK TACOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, Greek seasoning, garlic and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and olives; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. , Meanwhile, place taco shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each shell. Top with feta cheese and onion.

GREEK TACO!

Steps:

• For the lamb: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until the meat gets nice and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the lamb and reserve. Lower the heat to medium and saute the onions in the lamb juices until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano and garlic and cook until fragrant. Season. Add the tomato paste and cook until it caramelizes. Deglaze with the red wine and scrape any bits up that have adhered to the pan. Add the lamb back in, stir and set aside.
• For the tzatziki: Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater and place in a fine-meshed strainer or cheese cloth fitted over a bowl. Salt the cucumber and let sit 10 minutes. Then squeeze out any excess moisture. Add the strained cucumber into a bowl with the yogurt, feta, garlic and mint. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• For the cucumber tomato relish: Toss the olive oil, vinegar, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a bowl and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Cover and let sit at least 1 hour to marry the flavors.
• For the sandwich build: Schmear the tzatziki on the pitas, then place on the lamb and top with cucumber tomato relish.

FISH TACOS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, red pepper, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Mix cornstarch, salt and pepper on large, flat plate. Place fish in cornstarch mixture; turn to coat both sides with cornstarch mixture.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Shake excess cornstarch off fish; place fish in pan. Cook fish 3 minutes; turn fish and cook 3 more minutes. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
• Place tortillas on grill or griddle over medium heat 10 seconds on each side, or until beginning to bubble and brown lightly. Fill tortillas with fish. Top with sauce, cabbage and tomatoes.