Southwest Fish Tacos Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN FISH TACOS

Steps:

• For sauce, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning. In another bowl, toss cod with lemon juice and remaining taco seasoning., In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute cod just until it begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes (fish may break apart as it cooks). Spoon into taco shells; serve with sauce and optional ingredients as desired.

SOUTHWEST FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Sprinkle fish with taco seasoning. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook fish in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the coleslaw, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper., Place fish in taco shells. Top with coleslaw mixture; serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED SOUTHERN FISH TACOS WITH CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Add buttermilk, jalapeno, smoked paprika, 1/2 the lime juice, salt, and pepper to a large resealable zip top bag. Add the halibut and let marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Once hot, brush the grill grate with some olive oil. Remove the fish from the marinade and grill the fish 4 minutes per side, about 8 minutes total. Remove to a plate and break the fish into chunks. Sprinkle with lime juice and a touch more salt.
• Grill corn tortillas until warm and soft and they have a few charred marks.
• To assemble the tacos, place a nice spoonful of the fish onto the center of a warmed tortilla. Top with the Cabbage Slaw. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro leaves.
• Using a large holed grater attachment for a food processor, shred the cabbage and red onion. Add to a large serving bowl with the chopped cilantro.
• Mix the sour cream, chipotle, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
• Add the dressing to the grated cabbage. Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours before serving

SOUTHWESTERN CRISPY FISH TACO SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, mayo, cumin, honey, chipotle pepper and 1 teaspoon salt and blend until smooth.
• For the salad: Cook the fish sticks according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the black beans, jicama, corn, cherry tomatoes and red onion with half the dressing. Add the romaine, mixed greens and cucumber to the bowl and toss to coat.
• Divide the salad among 4 bowls. Top with the fish sticks, cheese, sour cream, avocado and tortilla chips. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

TILAPIA FISH TACOS

Steps:

• In a nonstick pan, heat over medium high heat the oil and then add the tilapia.
• Season with half the lime juice, salt, cumin and southwest seasoning.
• Once that side is cooked, flip and season, cooking till golden.
• Heat a small pan over medium heat and then spray with cooking spray. Add tortilla, cooking and heating both sides.
• Fill tortilla with a portion of fish and then top with desired toppings.