Tilapia Salpicon Recipes

TILAPIA SALPICON TACOS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. When hot, add the fish and sear, flipping once, until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Let the fish cool to warm, then shred with a fork. Toss the fish with the oil from the skillet along with the cilantro, lime juice, Worcestershire, jalapeño, onion, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use or for up to 8 hours.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the tortillas, in batches, and cook, flipping once, until blackened in spots, about 30 seconds per side. Stack the tortillas as they finish and cover with a kitchen towel.
• Put out the tilapia mixture with the tortillas, lettuce, lime wedges, and sour cream so everyone can make their own tacos.
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TILAPIA WITH SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and paprika. Dip fillets in egg, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook fillets in 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach, pepper flakes, pepper and remaining salt. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Serve with fillets; sprinkle with walnuts.

CHOPPED FRIED-FISH TACOS (TACOS DE SALPICóN DE PESCADO)

Steps:

• Put the fish in a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and the salt, and toss well. Put the flour in another large bowl, add the fish, and toss very well to evenly coat the fish.
• Pour 3 inches of canola oil into a Dutch oven or medium pot and heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches to avoid crowding the oil, shake off a little flour from the fish, then add the fish to the oil and fry until the pieces are lightly golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer the fried fish to a paper towel to drain.
• When the fish is just cool enough to handle, put it in a large bowl and add the onions, cilantro, chiles, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Toss and mix well with your hands or a spoon, breaking up the strips into small pieces as you do. Season to taste with more lime juice, chiles, and salt.
• Serve alongside tortillas and lime wedges, topped with avocado slices and Fresh Green Salsa.

SALPICON DE CAMARONES ESTILO VERACRUZ

Steps:

• SALPICON DE CAMARONES:.
• Peel shrimp.
• Mix together shrimp, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and jalapeno.
• Stir in oil and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Top with avocado and garnish with lime wedges.
• SALSA VERDE:.
• Remove papery husks from tomatillos, rinse, and quarter.
• Place in a blender or food processor with garlic, chiles, a pinch of salt, and 1/3 cup water.
• Pulse until finely chopped.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in onions and cilantro.
• Season with salt.
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SALPICóN DE MARISCO

Steps:

• Wash the mussels in a colander to remove any grit. Remove any stringy beards from the shells and check for any that are slightly open - give these a tap on a work surface, and discard if they remain open.
• Tip the mussels into a large pan, then add the sherry, garlic and bay. Cover with a lid and steam over a medium-high heat for 3-4 mins, or until the mussels open. Drain and discard any unopened mussels. Remove and discard the shells. Set aside and leave to cool.
• Tip the onions, peppers, cucumber and tomatoes into a bowl, then stir in the prawns, mussels and parsley.Tip the onions, peppers, cucumber and tomatoes into a bowl, then stir in the prawns, mussels and parsley.
• Shake all the dressing ingredients in a sealed jar with some seasoning. Alternatively, whisk together in a small bowl. Pour over the salad, then gently stir to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hrs or overnight.
• Bring the salad out of the fridge 30 mins before serving. Spoon onto a serving plate and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika, remembering that a little goes a long way.