Pescado Taco (Fish Taco)
Pescado tacos are a traditional Mexican dish, made famous primarily on the coast of Baja California. Local fishermen prepare it with simple, fresh ingredients, frying freshly caught fish in a spicy marinade and serving it with crunchy vegetables and lime. Over the years, this dish has become popular worldwide, and many variations now exist. With its light, refreshing flavors, authentic pescado tacos are the perfect summer lunch or dinner. To make it even more exciting, try it with a spicy chipotle mayonnaise or a freshly made mango salsa!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
600
g
White fish (e.g., cod, tilapia)
50
ml
Lime juice
30
ml
Olive oil
2
cloves
Garlic
1
tsp
Ground cumin
1
tsp
Ground coriander
1
tsp
Smoked paprika
1
tsp
Chili powder
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Black pepper
1
packet
Fresh cilantro
150
g
Red cabbage
100
g
Sour cream
8
Tortilla wraps
2
Lime
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Preparation Steps
1
Cut the fish into smaller pieces for even cooking.
2
In a bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate the fish in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
4
Flake the cooked fish into smaller pieces to make it easier to fill the tortillas.
5
Warm the tortilla wraps. Fill them with the cooked fish, freshly shredded red cabbage, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
