Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Grilled Fish Taco


Where was I all of these year? I do make mexican food, but never made any type of taco. Until, I saw so many posting about taco at Pam's and Miranda's blog. So, I made taco for dinner and whole family loved it! Here is my version, it's pretty simple and easy to make.


Serve 6 to 8


1¾ pounds red snapper fillet
12-16 corn tortillas


For marinate:
1½ tbs ancho chile powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbs paprika
1½ tbs cumin
1 tbs Mexican oregano
1 tbs minced garlic
3 tbs or more olive oil
lime juice from 1 lime
salt and pepper


  • Mix all ingredients for the marinate in a large container, rub the fish with marinate, and marinate at least an hour in the refrigerator.

  • Grill the fish over medium heat about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to serving plate.

  • Reheat each the tortilla in a microwave about 10 seconds, or grill for about 15 seconds.

  • To serve: lay tortilla on a plate, place a piece of fish and add garnishes, pico de galo, Caramelized red onions, then top with sour cream.


Garnishes:
shredded iceberg lettuce
caramelized red onion, recipe follows
sliced avocados
pickle jalapeno, optional
roughly chopped cilantro
pico de galo, recipe follows
sour cream


Caramelized Red Onion:
2 red onion, sliced
2 tbs olive oil
pinch of salt


  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, add red onion, and salt. Fry until caramelized.


Pico de galo:
1½ cup diced tomatoes
1 tbs finely chopped red onion
lime juice of 1 lime
¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
2 jalapenos, finely chopped
salt


  • Mix everything in a bowl, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.




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