Fish Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • 1 lb. barramundi, mahi mahi, or cod, skin removed
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 lime)
  • 6 small (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (can also use habanero cheddar or pepperjack)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme.
  • Rub spice mix all over both sides of the fish.
  • Heat canola oil in a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, place fish in the pan and immediately add butter. Cook fish for about 4 minutes on one side to blacken, flip and cook for another 3 minutes on the other side. Remove to plate to rest for a few minutes.
  • While fish is cooking, put shredded cabbage, red onion, scallions, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Warm tortillas on both sides in a skillet over high heat or in a microwave.
  • Put some of the cabbage mixture on each tortilla. Using a fork, flake fish and put over the cabbage. Top with tomatoes and cheese.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Stephanie Sokolove

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