FISH TACOS

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These fish tacos are a delicious combination of crispy beer-battered fish, spicy avocado lime cream and pico de gallo. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 39

2 cups/ 500ml plain thick yogurt or 2 sour cream
4 avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lime, zest and juice of
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 drops green chili sauce, such as Tabasco
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons/ 30ml olive oil
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lime, juice of
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 cups/ 750ml all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/ 60ml cornstarch
1 tablespoon/ 15ml baking powder
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups/ 625ml beer (2 bottles)
2 eggs, beaten
canola or peanut oil, for frying
1 lb haddock fillet, cut into large cubes (450 grams)
homemade tortilla, recipe follows
iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
spicy green chili sauce, recipe follows
2 cups/ 500ml very fine cornflour (masa harina)
1 teaspoon/ 5ml salt
24 hot green chili peppers (such as jalapeno, poblano, hatch or Cubanelle)
1/4 cup/ 60ml olive oil
salt
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons/ 30ml distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon/ 15ml coriander seed, ground
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch sugar
1/4 cup/ 60ml chopped fresh cilantro
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the avocado cream:.
  • Puree the yogurt, avocados, jalapeno, lime zest and juice, cilantro and hot sauce to taste in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the pico de gallo:.
  • Combine the oil, tomatoes, garlic, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the fish:.
  • Combine 2 cups flour, the cornstarch, baking powder and some salt in a bowl. Quickly stir in the beer and eggs (don't worry if there are a few lumps).
  • Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Put the remaining 1 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the fish lightly in the flour. Dip the fish in the beer batter to coat, and then fry until crisp and golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • For serving:.
  • Spread some avocado cream on a Homemade Tortilla. Top with 3 pieces of fish and some shredded lettuce. Finish with pico de gallo and Spicy Green Chili Sauce.
  • Homemade Tortillas:.
  • Combine the flour, 1 1/2 cups water and the salt, and then knead to form the dough. Pinch off a golf-ball-size piece of dough and use your hands to flatten it into a round shape. Set the round on a piece of plastic wrap and cover with another piece of plastic. Use the back of a heavy cast-iron skillet to flatten the dough. (You can use a tortilla press if you have one.).
  • Transfer the tortilla to a hot, dry skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Spicy Green Chili Sauce:.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C).
  • Put the peppers on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt. Roast until the skins are charred, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the peppers to an airtight container and let cool (this will make them easier to peel). Peel off the skins, remove the seeds and cut the peppers into chunks.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the roasted peppers, vinegar, coriander, garlic and sugar and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 cups (500 ml) water and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about 30 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.

alex ball
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love them!


Borntwise .e. Obodumu
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I love that these tacos can be made with any type of fish. I've made them with cod, salmon, and tilapia and they've all been great.


oKnightStalker
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Rahul Garg
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I wasn't sure how I would like fish tacos, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


Bryton Bailey
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just assemble them when my guests arrive.


Nubahang Gaming
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover fish. I always have a few pieces of salmon or cod left over after dinner and these tacos are the perfect way to use them up.


elijah necan
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I love that these tacos can be made with any type of fish. I've made them with cod, salmon, and tilapia and they've all been great.


Jack Jillson
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These tacos are so versatile. I've made them with different types of fish, tortillas, and toppings and they've always been delicious.


Saifi Jee
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Preshbeatz
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These tacos were amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the slaw was so refreshing. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Allivia Murray
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The fish tacos were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less oil.


Amen Abebaw
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Ogboo Oluchukwu Martins
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I wasn't sure how I would like fish tacos, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


Shahin Momin
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just assemble them when my guests arrive.


NOOB Gamerz
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I tried making these tacos with grilled fish instead of fried fish and they were just as good. I think I even liked them better that way.


Terrance P
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The fish tacos were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with a more flavorful sauce.


Ronald muwonge
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These tacos are easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love that I can use any type of fish I like. I've made them with cod, salmon, and tilapia and they've all been great.


Md,amir Bapare
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I've made these tacos several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the fish comes out so tender and flaky.


LANKAN RIZNI VLOGS
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These fish tacos were a hit with my family! The fish was perfectly cooked and flaky, and the slaw was refreshing and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


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