FISH TACO

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 38m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cloves garlic
1 cup packed cilantro leaves
2 limes, zested
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tequila
1 pound tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 (7-inch) round Flour Tortillas, recipe follows
Crema, recipe follows
Shredded red cabbage
Lime wedges
9 ounces all-purpose flour, plus 1/4 cup for kneading and rolling
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup lard
1/2 cup cool water
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Put the garlic, cilantro, lime zest, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small food processor bowl and pulse until combined, approximately 20 seconds. With the processor running, add the tequila. Put the tilapia fillets into a 1 gallon resealable bag, add the garlic mixture and move around to coat each fillet. Set aside at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat an electric nonstick griddle to 375 degrees F.
  • Brush the griddle with the olive oil. Cook the fillets until just cooked through and opaque about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut into strips and serve in warm tortillas with crema, shredded red cabbage and lime wedges.
  • Combine 9 ounces flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 2 to 3 times.
  • Add the lard to the flour mixture in 4 to 5 chunks and pulse 10 to 15 times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With the processor running, add the water in a steady stream just until a ball of dough begins to form, approximately 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of flour on a clean surface. Remove the dough from the bowl of the processor and knead until well incorporated and less sticky. Wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Evenly divide the dough into 8 pieces and form them into round balls. Roll each ball into 7-inch rounds with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface. Keep all of the dough balls covered with a tea towel.
  • Heat an electric nonstick griddle to 375 degrees F.
  • Put the tortillas, 2 to 3 at a time, onto the griddle and cook until light golden, about 4 minutes per side. Can be held for up to 2 hours, at room temperature, wrapped in a barely damp tea towel. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Microwave for 1 minute in the damp tea towel to reheat.
  • Put the heavy cream in a 16-ounce microwave-safe glass jar. Microwave on high until the cream is just under 100 degrees F, about 30 to 40 seconds. Add the buttermilk, close the jar, and store in a warm place for 24 hours. The cream will have thickened to the consistency of thin yogurt.
  • Add the chipotle chile and salt and process with an immersion blender, in the jar, until smooth, approximately 20 seconds. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Arslan Tahir Engineer
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The fish was cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Similoluwa smith
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but these tacos were delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend these tacos to anyone, even if they're not a fan of fish.


Lady k Lady k
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These tacos were amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Prince Rasel
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These tacos were delicious and easy to make. I used tilapia, and it cooked perfectly in the air fryer. The toppings were also great, and I especially loved the avocado crema. I will definitely be making these tacos again.


Neani Khan
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I made these tacos for my friends and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The fish was cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making these tacos again.


Eddie Torres
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These tacos were easy to make and so good! I used cod, and it cooked perfectly in the air fryer. The toppings were also great, and I especially loved the avocado crema. I will definitely be making these tacos again.


Cindy Orongo
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These tacos were delicious! The fish was crispy and flaky, and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lil Jay
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I'm not a fan of fish tacos, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The fish was cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new fi


Aaliyah Bledsoe
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The fish was cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Shivaan ramsai
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I made these tacos for my family and they loved them! The fish was crispy and flaky, and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making these tacos again.


Madison Caudell
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These tacos were amazing! The fish was perfectly cooked and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


_sammystuff_
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Not bad!


Daily Mazza
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Meh.


Saadi khan
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These tacos were easy to make and so delicious! I used tilapia, and it cooked perfectly in the air fryer. The toppings were also great, and I especially loved the avocado crema. I will definitely be making these tacos again.


Meli Mendoza
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but these tacos were delicious! The fish was crispy and flavorful, and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend these tacos to anyone, even if they're not a fan of fish.


Prashant Danuwar
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These fish tacos were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.