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mama dee's fish tacos, 2 ways

(3 ratings)
LILLYDEE avatar
Recipe by
Dee Stillwell
@LILLYDEE
Citrus Heights, CA

We love fish tacos in California. I used to make them with fried fish only but lately, I have been making them with grilled fish. Talapia doesn't grill well because it's thin so I use cod, roughy, snapper, and even halibut. The tacos are then made the same way as with the fried fish. Enjoy! I will add a link to the tartar sauce in the comments. If desired you can use a tempura batter mix to coat the fish. When I do this, I still add the seasonings and replace the water with beer. Taste is awesome. Enjoy! My latest shortcut is using frozen crunchy whole fish sticks. Easy & taste great.

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mama dee's fish tacos, 2 ways

  • 1 lb
    white fish (cod, rock fish, roughy, etc)
  • 1 pkg
    tempura batter mix, following instructions in notes or u can use the flour & seasonings below
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    lemon pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2
    bag of slaw mix
  • about 3 c
    shreaded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 - 2
    limes (2 if you want to add more with toppings)
  • 2
    tomatoes, diced
  • 1
    avacado, sliced or diced
  • 2
    dozen 6 inch corn tortillas
  • 2 c
    canola oil to fry fish
  • homemade pico de gallo, sour cream & extra lime for topping if desired
  • MAKE TARTAR SAUCE AHEAD WITH THE RECIPE I HAVE POSTED

How To Make mama dee's fish tacos, 2 ways

  • 1
    Heat oil in deep fryer or a deep skillet to 350 degrees. Cut fish into sticks about 1" x 3". Dry with paper towels and set aside. Option #1: Use batter from mix to coat and fry fish or Option #2: You can make it with the seasoned flour coating. Mix flour and seasonings in a shallow dish. Dredge fish in flour mixture and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Option #3: One I have used as a short cut lately and it tastes great. I use crunchy fish sticks that are made with whole fish fillets. Bake them in the oven until crispy. This is the way I made them for the picture. Option #4 Grill or broil the fish and make your tacos lighter even with all the toppings..
  • 2
    It is best to make the tartar sauce several hrs ahead so flavors will marry. Place 1/2 of a bag of slaw mix and the lettuce in a bowl. Squeeze the juice of a 1 lime and chili powder over slaw mix and toss together. Set aside.
  • 3
    Heat corn tortillas in the microwave until soft and warm. Stack 2 tortillas together and assemble tacos this way: smear 1 - 2 Tbl. tartar sauce onto tortilla and then 3 - 4 fish sticks, slaw, tomatoes, avacado, more lime or not, pico de gallo And sour cream if desired. Enjoy!
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