Fish Tacos are my newest addiction. They’re quick, simple, and delicious. I set out to make a healthier version which is either Baked, Broiled, or Air Fried. I decided to prepare the Fillets whole instead of slicing into strips. Much faster and easier. You may slice them on a platter before serving. My pictures show only a half lb of Fish. I wanted them today, and Bob wanted something else. So yep, they’re easy enough to cook for one person.
FISH INGREDIENTS: Yields 4 Servings
1 lb Fillets – Haddock, Tilapia, Cod, Flounder, Mahi Mahi, or any other firm Fish
½ cup AP Flour
¾ tsp Cornstarch
1 tsp Chili Powder OR ¼ tsp Chipotle Chili Powder
Salt and Pepper
½ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp each dried Cilantro and Cumin
½ cup milk
Tortilla Shells (Fish Tacos are typically served on Corn Tortillas, but Flour Tortillas are also fine.)
FISH PREPARATION:
Place Milk in a small shallow bowl. Add Fish and turn over. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Place Flour, Cornstarch, Chili Powder, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cilantro and Cumin in a small, shallow bowl. With a fork or small whisk, stir well. Set aside.
Remove Fillets from Milk, letting excess flow off. Spray or brush Olive Oil on whatever utensil you’re cooking on. Place one Fillet in Flour/Cornstarch mixture. Turn over to coat the other side, shaking excess off. Repeat with all. Spray or brush top of Fillets with Olive Oil.
Cook in Air Fryer following manufacturer’s instructions, or Bake at 400° F 9 – 13 minutes, or Broil on high heat 4” – 5” from heat source for 3 – 5 minutes on each side. (If Fillets are thin, don’t try to flip them) until Fish is golden, and twisting a fork in the thickest area will cause it to flake. Please know that cooking times will vary depending on thickness of your Fillets. If you choose to fry, place a little Olive Oil and a pat of Butter in a preheated skilled. When bottom is golden, carefully flip the Fillets over and cook the other side. 3-5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
CABBAGE TOPPING INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups finely shredded Cabbage
2 TBSP Red Onion, chopped
½ cup Mayo
2 TBSP Sour Cream
1 tsp Sriracha Sauce
1 TBSP fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper to Taste
¼ tsp each dried Cilantro, Cumin
Optional: Chopped Jalapenos or canned Chipotle Peppers
CABBAGE TOPPING PREPARATION
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Serve Tacos with Grated Mexican blend Cheese, Guacamole or sliced Avocado, Pico De Gallo, or Salsa, and of course the Cabbage Topping.
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