Fish Tacos

Tacos, tacos, tacos.  How much do we LOVE tacos.  I like beef, pork, chicken and of course fish tacos.  Let's talk fish tacos.  I did some research on the origin.

Some say it originated in Ensenada, Mexico.  I had my first fish taco there - oh the memories.  When we lived in San Diego we went to Ensenada often.  They say Rubio's Fish Taco started in 1983 and got the recipe from Ensenada.   When we lived in San Diego Rubio's Fish Taco is where we ate ours.  That was in the 80's.  How exciting is food when you can connect it to your life that way.  We make history and connections with our food everyday.  Just think - what you eat today will be tomorrows memories.  EAT SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING!

Since I have been making fish tacos for so long and so many ways, I thought it was a good subject.  I have used many varieties of fish.  When I do the grilled type I like Tuna or any firm ocean fish.  Otherwise just use regional fish.  Here in the Bayfield area and other parts of Wisconsin whitefish is popular.  Another Wisconsin favorite is perch.  When I can't find any fresh fish I have used frozen cod.  My pictures here feature two different fish varieties from two different taco meals.

Where ever you live, there must be a fish you can use.  Try the fish taco - you might like it. 

Fish Tacos

Any fish - grilled or Sauteed crispy.
For a thick batter use white rice flour with cumin and chili powder, salt and pepper and enough club soda to make a batter consistency then fry in oil until crispy.   Or lightly dust with white rice flour and saute.
Soft corn tortillas
Cabbage shredded
Cilantro chopped
White onions chopped
Fresh Limes
Salsa or hot sauce or both

Cook your fish whatever style you like.  Mix the cabbage, cilantro and onions together.  Heat the corn tortillas.

The way I assemble is salsa on tortilla then the fish then the cabbage mixture.  Add salsa and hot sauce and fresh lime juice.  If you can use dairy a blend of sour cream and salsa is nice. I always serve with guacamole and pico de gallo. Plenty of recipes for both of those find one you like.

Fish tacos - eat them often and you will find your favorite way.  Enjoy.