Name: Fish Tacos
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb fish; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp cumin; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lime; 0.25 cup cilantro; 4 corn tortillas

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Fish Tacos

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Ingredients

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Fish Tacos

1 lb fishuse a flaky white fish such as tilapia, halibut, or snapper

¼ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp cumin

1 tbsp olive oil

1 limejuice of

¼ cup cilantrochopped

4 corn tortillas4-8, depending on how full you make them

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Instructions

Sprinkle the salt and cumin onto the fish.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large size pan over medium/high heat.

Cook the fish for 2-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.

Place the fish on a plate, flake with a fork into chucks and squeeze with lime juice and cilantro. Toss to coat.

Place 1/4 portion of the fish in each tortilla and top with accompaniments.

Serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose the Right Fish Cut 🎣
Select firm, flaky white fish like cod, mahi-mahi, or halibut that holds together during cooking and won't fall apart in your tacos.
Char Your Tortillas 🔥
Warm corn tortillas directly over a gas flame or cast-iron skillet for 10-15 seconds per side to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
Season Fish Boldly 🧂
Toast your cumin seeds in a dry pan before grinding and mixing with salt and olive oil to create a flavorful paste that clings to the fish for maximum taste.
Lime Juice Last 🍋
Squeeze fresh lime juice directly onto the assembled tacos just before eating rather than on the fish beforehand to prevent the fish from becoming mushy or over-cooked.
Build a Cilantro Foundation 🌿
Layer fresh cilantro on the tortilla before adding fish to create a flavor barrier that keeps herbs vibrant and adds aromatic complexity to every bite.