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Actually posted the following in the Best Fish Fry thread, then I thought I'd like to get some good/better ideas on fixing really good fish tacos at home. What fish works best, sauces and condiments, etc. Anyway, here's what we did over the weekend:
Got away from the fryer over the Labor Day weekend. We decided to do tacos, quesadillas, etc. and I thought a little fish would work well. all I had on hand was some whiting, so I seasoned it with S&P, a little Everglades, and some lemon juice like always and then pan broiled it in some EVO in a hot skillet. After browning the tortillas a little (wish I would have gotten corn instead of flour), I put some shredded lettuce, tomato, and onion on and then put chunks of the fish on top of that. Next came some fresh avocado and lime juice. I'm not real big on cheese with fish, but a little shredded white cheddar wasn't bad. Lastly, a little homemade tartar sauce and the tacos were ready (I plan to experiment with some of the other sauces and crema that goes well with this item as well as cabbage instead of lettuce). I thought they'd be good, but they were actually even better than expected. Certainly could have been better with fresh seared tuna or a better grade of fish, but the whiting cooked up nicely, was firm, and flavored well with the seasonings. This will be a quick go-to from now on!
I got on the fish taco train a while back and the best I've had thus far come from a little joint in Mexico Beach (where we vacation frequently) called Killer Seafood. If you're ever in that area, it is worth the stop. Tacos either have tuna or a catch-of-the-day, which is usually grouper. They have other simple seafood items, calimari, shrimp baskets, and Po' boys for example, as well as offerings for the non-fish crowd. Beer is cold and if you have a sweet tooth, they have a great key lime pie. Cash only might be a drawback for some and it isn't fancy, but again, the food is really good as far as I'm concerned. Unfortunately, we don't travel the coastal areas very much, or I'd have tried several other places to find the best fish tacos. Believe it or not, Outback has pretty good fish tacos for a steak chain.
I appreciate any ideas, feedback, etc. on the fixing, and even where to find really good ones around.
Got away from the fryer over the Labor Day weekend. We decided to do tacos, quesadillas, etc. and I thought a little fish would work well. all I had on hand was some whiting, so I seasoned it with S&P, a little Everglades, and some lemon juice like always and then pan broiled it in some EVO in a hot skillet. After browning the tortillas a little (wish I would have gotten corn instead of flour), I put some shredded lettuce, tomato, and onion on and then put chunks of the fish on top of that. Next came some fresh avocado and lime juice. I'm not real big on cheese with fish, but a little shredded white cheddar wasn't bad. Lastly, a little homemade tartar sauce and the tacos were ready (I plan to experiment with some of the other sauces and crema that goes well with this item as well as cabbage instead of lettuce). I thought they'd be good, but they were actually even better than expected. Certainly could have been better with fresh seared tuna or a better grade of fish, but the whiting cooked up nicely, was firm, and flavored well with the seasonings. This will be a quick go-to from now on!
I got on the fish taco train a while back and the best I've had thus far come from a little joint in Mexico Beach (where we vacation frequently) called Killer Seafood. If you're ever in that area, it is worth the stop. Tacos either have tuna or a catch-of-the-day, which is usually grouper. They have other simple seafood items, calimari, shrimp baskets, and Po' boys for example, as well as offerings for the non-fish crowd. Beer is cold and if you have a sweet tooth, they have a great key lime pie. Cash only might be a drawback for some and it isn't fancy, but again, the food is really good as far as I'm concerned. Unfortunately, we don't travel the coastal areas very much, or I'd have tried several other places to find the best fish tacos. Believe it or not, Outback has pretty good fish tacos for a steak chain.
I appreciate any ideas, feedback, etc. on the fixing, and even where to find really good ones around.