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Big Island Fish Tacos

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This is about to become your new favorite fish taco — scratch that — your new favorite taco. Bright lime, creamy avocado, cool sauce and savory flaky fish come together in a fast, satisfying meal. These tacos are simple to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

In Hawaii, cooks often use opakapaka, but for most of us a mild white fish like cod or another firm, skinless fillet works beautifully. Warm the corn tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or pan-fry them in a little oil for extra flavor and texture. Either method yields delicious results.

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Fish Tacos
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Big Island Fish Tacos
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins

This will become your new favorite fish taco recipe. The sauce is fabulous!

Course:

Main Course
Cuisine:

American
Servings: 18 tacos (6 people – 3 tacos each)
Ingredients
For the Garnish
  • 3
    limes
    cut into 6 wedges each
  • 3
    avocados
    cut into cubes
  • 1/8
    head
    red cabbage
    sliced very thin
  • 1
    white onion
    sliced very thin
For the Sauce
  • 1
    lime
    (3 tablespoons)
  • 8
    ounces
    sour cream
    (1 cup)
  • 1/4
    cup
    mayonnaise
    (Hellmann’s or Best)
  • 1/8
    teaspoon
    salt
  • 1/8
    teaspoon
    cayanne pepper
For the tacos
  • 18
    corn tortillas
    (6 inch size)
  • 2
    pounds
    fish
    skinless, white flaky fish, such as cod
  • cooking oil
Instructions
Prep the Garnish
  1. Cut 3 limes into 6 wedges each. Cut the avocados into chunks. Slice the onion and cabbage into thin strips. Set the garnishes aside.

Make the Sauce
  1. Combine the lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.

Prep the Tacos
  1. Warm several tortillas in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned, or shallow-fry them in about 3/4 cup oil (enough to cover the pan to 1/4 inch) and drain on paper towels.

  2. Pat the fish dry and season with salt, pepper and a light shake of cayenne. Coat a grill pan or skillet with oil and heat over medium-high until hot. Add the fish to the pan.

  3. Cook the fish without moving it until the underside is golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, 2–3 minutes more depending on thickness. Transfer to a plate or cutting board and break into 1/2-inch pieces.

  4. Assemble the tacos by dividing the fish among the tortillas. Top with avocado, cabbage and onion to taste.

  5. Drizzle with the sauce and serve with lime wedges.

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