What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Simple Sensations: Zesty Fish Tacos. The first time my California friend ordered Fish Tacos, I was like, “Whaaaaaaat??” After all, being a Midwestern girl, fish was caught to be dredged in beer-batter or lemon-peppered, deep fried, and eaten with a side of French fries. Not exactly good for the heart, but tasty. Well, my taste buds have matured over the years and now I tend to cook a little healthier without sacrificing great flavor…..which brings me to the Recipe of the Day.
ZESTY FISH TACOS
Ingredients:
2 Tilapia fillets
1 egg
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons Panko seasoned bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tortillas, flour or corn
1 cup shredded broccoli-carrot blend
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 green onion, snipped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400Β°. Mix egg and lime juice in a shallow dish. On a sheet of waxed paper, use a fork to blend flour, cornmeal, Panko crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin powder. Dip fish fillet in egg mixture to cover. Then coat with crumb topping. (This can be done more than once for an extra crispy crust.) Place breaded fillets on a greased baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes. Flip over bake 4 minutes longer. If you prefer a crispier crust, broil 4 minutes longer. Watch carefully. Fill each tortilla with fish, broccoli-carrot blend, salsa, and Greek yogurt. Garnish with green onion snips.
Awesome! You made it to Z! This recipe looks like a great ending to a long series. Congrats!
I love panko..so crispy.
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Thanks very much for tagging along for the ride. Stay tuned for a delicious future. π
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This recipe sounds delicious!
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I’m sure you can substitute another type of fish and it will be just as yummy. π
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I am about to print this recipe. I love tacos and need to try this out. Thank you, Gail!!
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Oh, goodie! π
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Yay!!! π
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Yum, yum and savory tilapia!! Thanks, Gail!
π major hugs π
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I appreciate that, Robin. Everyone’s taste buds evolve over time. I remember a time when I refused to eat butter. lol ππ
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Ruby Tuesday’s has fish tacos and the salad bar for a reasonable amount of money. π π
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I really like Ruby Tuesday’s. Wish ours hadn’t closed years ago. π
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Seems like we’re on the same page with the A-Z.
I noticed that you ‘liked” the post https://cookandenjoyrecipes.wordpress.com/2017/07/08/tik-tok-tik-tok-july-10-2017/.
How about you send me an entry and participte on this platform. I will be honored to showcase of your recipes.
The Recipe Hunter
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I would love to, but I’m falling behind at the moment due to my husband’s travels. Perhaps a later date? π
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All good I understand. Maybe next month.
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This sounds great – I’ve always wanted to make crispy fish tacos instead of grilled, but reluctant to fry. I’m going to try this. Thanks!
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Yay! Please send me feedback. πΏ
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