CRISPY SNAPPER TACOS WITH AVOCADO AND TROPICAL-FRUIT SALSA

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Crispy Snapper Tacos with Avocado and Tropical-Fruit Salsa image

Provided by Lisa Ahier

Categories     Fish     Sauté     Dinner     Winter     Party     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 tacos, serving 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups plus 6 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
12 taco shells
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 skinless, boneless red snapper fillets (2 lb), cut into 1-inch pieces
6 scallions, chopped
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
3 cups arugula or watercress, torn into bite-size pieces
3 cups avocado and tropical-fruit salsa

Steps:

  • Heat 6 cups oil in a deep large saucepan over moderately high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F, then fry taco shells, 2 at a time, turning occasionally, until a shade darker, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
  • Whisk together lime juice, 3 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste for dressing.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté scallions, stirring, 1 minute. Add fish and sauté, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and gently toss fish with chipotles.
  • Toss arugula with dressing and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill taco shells with arugula, fish mixture, and salsa.

Zac Cordes
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This recipe seems a little complicated. I might have to simplify it.


Itsln
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I've never had crispy snapper before. I'm intrigued.


Sabir Ahan
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I'm not sure about the combination of fish and tropical fruit, but I'm willing to try it.


Itumeleng Ditlhareng
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I'm going to bookmark this recipe and make it soon.


Afzaal Writes
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These tacos look delicious!


Zombie Zylon
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Betty Scippio
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I can't wait to make these tacos again.


martime carmin
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These tacos are the perfect summer meal.


Nadiope Jimreeves
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The avocado and tropical fruit salsa is so refreshing.


Ancil Thomas
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I love the crispy snapper in these tacos.


Abada Patience
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These tacos are so good!


Efia Sisterefia
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I made these tacos for a party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Ali Dahir
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover fish. I had some grilled snapper, and these tacos were the perfect way to use it up.


legendary samurai
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I'm not usually a fan of fish tacos, but these were amazing! The crispy snapper was cooked perfectly, and the salsa was so refreshing.


Abid Kulanchi
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These tacos are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Md nadim mahamud Nieem
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I've made these tacos twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The avocado and tropical fruit salsa is the perfect complement to the crispy snapper.


Hassan Harris
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These tacos were a hit with my family! The fish was crispy and flaky, and the salsa was refreshing and flavorful.