Fish Tacos with Southwest Chili-Cilantro Slaw Recipe
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Yield:
6 to 8 servings
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Total Time:
45 mins
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Prep Time:
25 mins
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Cook Time:
20 mins
Ingredients
- Pan Grilled Fish Tacos
- 1 pound firm white fish such as cod, snapper OR seas bass
- ½ cup instant corn masa
- 2 teaspoons chicken flavor bouillon powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
- 12 to 16 corn OR flour tortillas, heat and cover with foil
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
- 1 to 2 fresh limes, cut into wedges
- Southwest Chili Cilantro Slaw
- 6 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup red bell pepper strips, 1-inch
- ½ cup minced fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (2 to 3 limes)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Mexican hot chili sauce (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin seed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
Instructions
- Step 1) Pat fish dry with paper towels. Combine corn masa mix and bouillon powder in shallow dish; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Dredge fish in corn masa mixture, shaking off excess. Heat ¼ cup oil in a grill pan or large deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2) Cook fish in batches to avoid crowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Served immediately with warm tortillas, Southwest Chili Cilantro Slaw and queso fresco cheese.
- To make Southwest Chili Cilantro Slaw:
- Step 3) Combine cabbage, corn, red bell pepper, cilantro and red onion in a large bowl; mix well. Combine lime juice, garlic, sugar, hot sauce, cumin, salt and ½ cup oil in a blender or food processor. Puree for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate or serve immediately.
