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Friday
05Dec2008

Fish Tacos

Try out this great idea for your next fish fry.  Fish Tacos can be a great way to spice up your fish meal.  Here's how Chef John makes his Fish Tacos

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of boneless fish, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup seasoned flour (see directions)
  • 4 drops hot Tabasco sauce
  • 1 cup egg wash (see directions)
  • 2 cups white or blue cornmeal
  • 10 - 12 taco shells
  • 3 cups vegetable oil

Taco Fixings

  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced dill pickles
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 4 sliced hot peppers
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

Combine taco seasoning with flour.  Place ion a pie pan.  Dredge fish cubes in seasoned flour mixture.  Add Tabasco sauce to egg wash and combine.  Dip floured cubes in egg wash and roll in cornmeal to create a thick crust.  Place on a cornmeal dusted platter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Place taco shells in oven for 5 minutes to heat and crisp.  Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees.  Deep fry fish until golden brown.  Remove to a paper towel lined bowl.  To serve, place fried fish in taco shells and fill with taco fixings

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