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Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

Flaky white fish, sweet salsa, toasted tortillas, crispy lettuce, shredded cheese and sour cream come together to make the best Fish Tacos.
Servings: 6 tacos
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 12 ounces white fish , two 6-ounce fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, paprika, each
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup salsa, mild
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 6 6-inch tortillas

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  • Season the fish fillets with salt, black pepper and paprika. Place the fish in the pan and sear for 4 to 6 minutes on the first side. Turn fish over and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes.
    pan seared walleye for fish tacos
  • The fish is done when it is white all the way through and feels firm to the touch. Remove the fish from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Cut into 2x4-inch pieces.
  • Assemble the tacos by layering shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, pan seared fish and shredded cheese into each tortilla shell. Recipe makes 6 fish tacos.
    Fish Tacos

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet

Notes

How to toast the tortilla shells?
  • Placing them on the grill for a few minutes while the rest of your food it cooking is ideal. Make sure to have the temperature set to low, so you don't burn the tortillas. Watch them closely, turn when the first side is slightly charred and cook on the other side for a few minutes longer.
  • No grill? No worries! Toast those tortillas in the kitchen over the gas burner on your stove. BE CAREFUL! Set the burner to low and place the tortilla right over the flame. Toast them for about a minute, while moving the tortilla every 15-20 seconds. The heat will be more direct and concentrated than an outdoor grill, so watch them closely. Use a pair of tongs to turn them over to char the other side.
  • Finally, broiling them in the oven will also work. Place the oven rack close to the top and lay your tortillas right on the rack. Broil for 2 minutes on each side while watching them carefully. Do not over brown, as they will become brittle and will break when you bend them to add the fish and toppings.
This is one of the best 30-minute meals you will make all summer!

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 378mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 649IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 2mg