batter fried haddock fish tacos

(1 RATING)
94 Pinches
Anytown, NV
Updated on Jul 5, 2010

It's an easy and light recipe and great for anytime of the year. I think that it makes a fall/winter day festive and a great spring/summer season starter. The fish is fresh and inviting and the ingredients are just perfect. I'm still a novice in Mexican cuisine, but I am hoping that I did this recipe some justice!

prep time 45 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 8 (2 tacos per person)

Ingredients

  • FISH TACO INGREDIENTS
  • 12-16 medium yellow, blue or white corn tortillas
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 pounds haddock filets, cut into 4 x 1 x 1/4
  • 4 cups canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium limes, juiced, plus for serving
  • 1/2 pinch ground cumin
  • 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 medium lime, sliced in rings, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup shredded mexican or feta cheese, for topping
  • CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey (heaping)
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • CABBAGE SLAW
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 - head green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 large carrot, sliced julienne
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA
  • 2 medium ripe, haas avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finrey chopped
  • 1 medium ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 to 2 medium limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • pinch salt and fresh ground black pepper

How To Make batter fried haddock fish tacos

  • Step 1
    CITRUS VINAIGRETTE: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend for approximately 1 minute. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    CABBAGE SLAW: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA: Gently combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    BATTER FRIED HADDOCK AND TORTILLAS: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 5
    Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place in the oven until soft and pliant, about 12 minutes. Remove and keep wrapped until ready to use.
  • Step 6
    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350 degrees F over high heat.
  • Step 7
    In a large bowl, beat the egg with the milk and water. Add the flour, and baking powder, and whisk to make a thin batter. Dip the fish in the batter, turning to coat, and shake to remove any excess. Fry in batches in the oil until golden and crisp, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove, drain on paper towels.
  • Step 8
    To serve, place 1 or 2 pieces of the fish inside each tortilla and top with some of the shredded cabbage, avocado-mango salsa and drizzle citrus vinaigrette. Squeeze with lime juice, and top with salsa to taste. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Yield: serves 8 NOTE: I used blue and yellow corn tortillas for this recipe and made it colorful and I was in a mood. But you can make it your own using whatever you like! Be creative!

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