How to Make the Best Fish Tacos Ever

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Make the Best Fish Tacos Ever

How to Make the Best Fish Tacos Ever

My friend Connie makes the most delicious fish tacos I've ever tasted. And believe me, I've tasted lots of fish tacos in my day. So she agreed to share her recipe with you! Enjoy!

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Here's Connie pulling the ingredients from the refrigerator. I'm so happy she let me photograph her making her fish tacos because they are the most delicious ones I've ever tasted.

Here's Connie pulling the ingredients from the refrigerator. I'm so happy she let me photograph her making her fish tacos because they are the most delicious ones I've ever tasted.

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First we're going to prepare the coating for the fish. Put panko (Japanese style breadcrumbs) in a bag.

First we're going to prepare the coating for the fish. Put panko (Japanese style breadcrumbs) in a bag.

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Add pepper - Connie uses fresh ground pepper.

Add pepper - Connie uses fresh ground pepper.

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And a couple pinches of salt. Set that bag aside.

And a couple pinches of salt. Set that bag aside.

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In another bag put some all purpose flour.

In another bag put some all purpose flour.

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And a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Set aside.

And a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Set aside.

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Put 2 eggs in a bowl...

Put 2 eggs in a bowl...

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And beat well. Set aside.

And beat well. Set aside.

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Now we prepare the fish. Tonight Connie is using petrale sole but any firm white fish will do.

Now we prepare the fish. Tonight Connie is using petrale sole but any firm white fish will do.

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Rinse off and put in a dish for the marinade.

Rinse off and put in a dish for the marinade.

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Add lime juice from 1 lime and about a teaspoon of cumin (comino).

Add lime juice from 1 lime and about a teaspoon of cumin (comino).

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Put in a generous tablespoon of mustard. Connie is using honey mustard but you can use any flavored mustard that you like to give some subtle flavor to the fish.

Put in a generous tablespoon of mustard. Connie is using honey mustard but you can use any flavored mustard that you like to give some subtle flavor to the fish.

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Add about a tablespoon of garlic paste.

Add about a tablespoon of garlic paste.

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Now rub the fish well with the marinade of lime, mustard, cumin and garlic paste.

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While the fish is marinating, Connie is going to prepare the vegetables that go into the tacos.

While the fish is marinating, Connie is going to prepare the vegetables that go into the tacos.

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Connie usually uses cabbage but today she's using lettuce from her garden. Rinse and dry.

Connie usually uses cabbage but today she's using lettuce from her garden. Rinse and dry.

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Chop the lettuce or cabbage into thin strips. Personally I like using cabbage better because it provides more of a crunch.

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Now chop the tomatoes!

Now chop the tomatoes!

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Next we use one Serrano chile. You can also use a jalapeño chile if you prefer.

Next we use one Serrano chile. You can also use a jalapeño chile if you prefer.

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Clean out the seeds and chop the chile into tiny pieces.

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Add the chile to your salad mixture.

Add the chile to your salad mixture.

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Next we chop one half of an onion into small pieces.

Next we chop one half of an onion into small pieces.

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Onions chopped! Check!

Onions chopped! Check!

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Now add the onions to the salad mixture.

Now add the onions to the salad mixture.

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Next finely chop cilantro and add to the salad mixture.

Next finely chop cilantro and add to the salad mixture.

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Grate about 1/2 of a carrot....

Grate about 1/2 of a carrot....

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And toss that in too.

And toss that in too.

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Now mix it all together.

Now mix it all together.

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Yay! The Salad filling is ready! (Note: we will be dressing this with olive oil, lime juice and salt just before serving. But we'll do that a little later.) For now, set this aside.

Yay! The Salad filling is ready! (Note: we will be dressing this with olive oil, lime juice and salt just before serving. But we'll do that a little later.) For now, set this aside.

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An optional addition to the fish taco is an avocado. We're going to slice up one ripe avocado.

An optional addition to the fish taco is an avocado. We're going to slice up one ripe avocado.

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Put that on a plate...

Put that on a plate...

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Add salt to the avocado...

Add salt to the avocado...

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And some lime juice. Then set aside.

And some lime juice. Then set aside.

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Heat the oil - tonight Connie used a combination of grapeseed and safflower oil but canola or another vegetable oil is fine too.

Heat the oil - tonight Connie used a combination of grapeseed and safflower oil but canola or another vegetable oil is fine too.

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Now we're going to bread the fish. Remove from the marinade…

Now we're going to bread the fish. Remove from the marinade…

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Cut into smaller pieces...

Cut into smaller pieces...

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Like this!

Like this!

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Drop the pieces of fish into the seasoned flour.

Drop the pieces of fish into the seasoned flour.

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Remove the fish from the flour and shake off any excess flour.

Remove the fish from the flour and shake off any excess flour.

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Now the fish goes Into the egg.

Now the fish goes Into the egg.

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Then into the bag of  panko (Japanese style bread crumbs).

Then into the bag of panko (Japanese style bread crumbs).

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The breaded fish is now ready to go into the hot oil.

The breaded fish is now ready to go into the hot oil.

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Put the fish into the hot oil and cook for a few minutes, until golden brown.

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Turn the fish over and cook that side until golden brown as well.

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Place the cooked fish on paper towel to drain.

Place the cooked fish on paper towel to drain.

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Meanwhile heat the corn tortillas on an ungreased pan.

Meanwhile heat the corn tortillas on an ungreased pan.

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Put the corn tortillas in a towel or napkin to keep warm.

Put the corn tortillas in a towel or napkin to keep warm.

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Just when we're ready to prepare our tacos, add a drizzle of olive oil, lemon or lime juice, and salt to the salad mixture.

Just when we're ready to prepare our tacos, add a drizzle of olive oil, lemon or lime juice, and salt to the salad mixture.

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Now we lay everything out on the table and we're ready to go. Let's put our fish tacos together!

Now we lay everything out on the table and we're ready to go. Let's put our fish tacos together!

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First the corn tortillas…

First the corn tortillas…

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Then the fish and salad mixture...

Then the fish and salad mixture...

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Then we heap on some avocado and sour cream and cilantro. Of course you can put the ingredients on in any order you want. I add some hot sauce on top.

Then we heap on some avocado and sour cream and cilantro. Of course you can put the ingredients on in any order you want. I add some hot sauce on top.

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And this is our finished product! The most delicious fish tacos I've ever tasted. Hands down, Connie makes the best. So let's thank Connie for sharing her recipe with all of us. Hope you enjoy it too!

And this is our finished product! The most delicious fish tacos I've ever tasted. Hands down, Connie makes the best. So let's thank Connie for sharing her recipe with all of us. Hope you enjoy it too!

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Supplies

Firm white fish

2 Eggs

Panko (Japanese style breadcrumbs)

Flour

Salt, pepper, cumin

Mustard

Garlic paste

Lime juice

Cabbage or lettuce

1 Tomato

1 Onion

1 Cilantro

1 Serrano Chile

½ Carrot

Corn Tortillas

Avocado

Sour Cream

Hot sauce

Olive oil

Vegetable oil

Alina Alina

The recipe sounds great! I have some fish fingers in the freezer, I'll give it a go with that since I'm too lazy to go shopping :P

Alina Alina 3 months ago

Felicia Gustin

Thanks to everyone for your positive comments. I will let Connie know. And Irma, so glad to hear the tacos were a hit!

(author) 9 months ago

Irma Verras

Made them last night and everyone lived them...THANKS!!!!!!

Irma Verras 9 months ago

Gustav S

Great idea to catch the work of a master, really interesting recipe. Nice clear guide.

Gustav S 9 months ago

Jenni

Thank you both! I can't wait to try this!

Jenni 9 months ago

Josh Moore

Thanks Connie! LOL. Seriously tho, looks good!

Josh Moore 9 months ago

Felicia Gustin

Thanks, John!

(author) 9 months ago

John Edmiston

Excellent

John Edmiston 9 months ago

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