Follow these steps for perfect results
Red Onion
finely sliced
Lime Juice
freshly squeezed
Orange Juice
freshly squeezed
Salt
Dried Chipotle Chili
soaked, seeded
White Fish
cut into chunks
Eggs
beaten
Flour
Panko Breadcrumbs
Vegetable Oil
Mayonnaise
Lime Juice
freshly squeezed
Corn Tortillas
warmed
Lettuce
chopped
Coriander
chopped
Prepare pink pickled onions: Thinly slice the red onion and soak in boiling water for 30 seconds.
Drain the water and cover the onion with lime and orange juice, sprinkle with salt, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Soak the dried chipotle chili in boiling water for 20 minutes.
Cut the white fish into chunks.
Set up three bowls: one with beaten eggs, one with flour, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Dip each fish chunk in flour, then egg, then panko breadcrumbs.
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Test the oil with a pinch of flour; it's ready when it sizzles.
Fry the fish in a single layer for 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Remove fish from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.
Repeat frying the remaining fish.
Drain the soaked chipotle chili, remove the stem and seeds, and blend with mayonnaise and lime juice until smooth.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame until softened.
Assemble the tacos: place fish and sauce on a tortilla, top with pickled onions, lettuce, and coriander.
Serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
For extra flavor, marinate the fish in lime juice and spices before breading.
Add a dash of hot sauce to the chipotle mayo for an extra kick.
Serve with a side of Mexican rice and black beans.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Pickled onions can be made ahead of time.
Serve tacos on a colorful platter, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.
Offer a variety of toppings such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Pairs well with the spicy and tangy flavors.
Classic pairing with Mexican cuisine.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Popular street food and restaurant dish in Mexico and the United States.
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