Feb 5, 2009

Something's Fishy 'Round Here... "Fish Tacos"

Fish tacos??
Thats what my young'uns cried when I told them I was making fish tacos for dinner.
Yep! Fish tacos! I said.
They were scared....
Until they tried them!

Don't you be scared too!
They are YUMMY!

If all 5 of my young folk will inhale them,
they HAVE to be good!
They are NOT fishy.
They are mild, refreshing, and something new.
And, I'm gonna show ya how to make 'em!

Dana's Fish Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix, divided (or make your own!!)
  • 1 lb cod, pollock, or other white fish fillet, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
  • 1 (12 count) package flour tortillas or taco shells, warmed

    Toppings

    • shredded cabbage
    • tomato
    • lime juice
    • pico de gallo
    • taco sauce
    • cilantro (if you like it)
    • special sauce (recipe below)

    Special Sauce
    (This is what makes them sooo good! Don't skimp on it!)

    1. In small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, and 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice.
    2. Chill.

    Fish Tacos
    1. Combine fish, vegetable oil, lemon or lime juice, and remaining taco seasoning in medium bowl.
    2. Stir gently to coat well.
    3. Pour into large skillet.
    4. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
    5. Fill taco shells with fish mixture.
    6. Top with toppings & plenty of Special Sauce.
    7. Enjoy!!

    Step out of your comfort zone!
    Try something new!!
    You'll be glad ya did!
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13 comments:

  1. Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!! LOVE fish tacos but could not find a good recipe!! Thank you, thank you!!

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  2. Wow that looks great, I think I am definately going to have to try this one out. It's a pity I don't have the ingredients on hand or I would be cooking right now!

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  3. those are some seriously professional looking tacos and pictures.

    I LOVE fish tacos, but I've never tried to make them at home.

    Guess that'll have to change!

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  4. These look great! I can't wait to make em.

    Do you have a recipe for homemade taco seasoning?

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  5. Lauren,

    Yep I DO, in fact, have a recipe for homemade taco seasoning!

    http://homesteadinghousewife.blogspot.com/2009/01/homemade-taco-seasoning-ole.html

    Enjoy!!

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  6. My goodness they even look delicious. By coincidence, I have a nice big chunk of cod to play with...hmmm.

    Thanks for the recipe.

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  7. I love fish tacos but have never had them like this. I usually roll the fish in cornmeal then fry it then put it in the taco shell. But this way sounds very good. I will try it. Thanks. Your pictures make them look gooooood.

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  8. Living in So Ca they have become a staple for when I order at Mexican shops. But just a few years ago, I wasn't having anything to do with them. The thought of a FISH taco scared me. Then I made myself try some and never looked back! I've even made them at home. YUM!

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  9. You can make them with frozen fish sticks too.

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  10. I aaked someone a while back, what fish tacos were like, and they said that they were just fish sticks in a taco shell.
    That sounds okay, but I haven't gotten up the gumption to try them

    But THESE? I will definitely be giving them a try !

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  11. First and foremost thank you for following me!! I feel so honored! Now then, these tacos look sooooo yummy! Sounds like I may not even mess up this recipe. But we never know around here. Momma set off a few smoke detectors in her time. I always figured it as a timer.Thank you for sharing. You always take such good pictures.

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  12. I made this last night and they were amazing- great recipe!!

    justine

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