These Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa have a deliciously crispy crumb on the outside and big chunks of white fish on the inside. A little bit spicy from the combination of different herbs used to coat the fish, a little bit tangy from the pineapple, chilli, tomato and lime, and a whole lot of summer together in a lightly grilled soft mini taco.
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If you have an Air Fryer, you might like to check out how I make fish tacos in the Air Fryer. Or if you love pineapple salsa, check out this Asian Glazed Salmon with zingy pineapple salsa.
Type of Fish
To make the perfect fish taco, you need to have the right kind of fish, which is a firm white fish. For this recipe I used Snapper - a mild tasting meaty fish. Other types of fish that would work well would be Ling, Mahi Mahi and Cod.
I used 500 grams (1 pound) of fish which was just the right side to feed four people with 2 or 3 tacos each.
Why Make Fish Tacos?
The thing that makes these Fish Tacos stand out is the special mix of herbs and spices to create that crispy and crunchy, sweet, salty and tangy flavour.
I used a combination of 7 different dried herbs in different quantities:
- Smoked paprika
- Hot Paprika
- Sweet paprika
- Onion salt
- Garlic salt
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Oregano.
This was then mixed with Panko Breadcrumbs which is what really creates that crispy golden crumb that fish tacos are known for.
If you're not familiar with Panko Breadcrumbs, they are Japanese breadcrumb, that is more course in texture than other breadcrumbs. They are readily available at mainstream supermarkets here in Australia in the Asian food aisle. They are a great change from standard breadcrumbs if that is all you've ever used!
TIP: The spice mix I use in this recipe is also great for using as a rub on chicken, or for crumbing chicken, and as a seasoning in meatballs.
Over the years my husband and I have eaten lots of fish tacos. At cafes, at markets and from food trucks at festivals! We just love them. So needless to say we have high standards when it comes to making them at home.
Even after eating many dozens of fish tacos in the past, this was the first time I'd made them at home and they were a complete hit.
How to Make The Perfect Pineapple Salsa
The perfect pineapple salsa needs a few things: pineapple obviously, but not the tinned stuff. You'd be doing yourself a disservice if you went to all this effort and used tinned pineapple. It just wouldn't be the same. Instead, buy a fresh ripe pineapple and you'll be amazed at the difference.
The other things you'll need are capsicums or red peppers, red onion, coriander/cilantro, mint, fresh chilli, cucumber, limes, and salt and pepper. With these round up of ingredients you could already see what a colourful accompaniment this is to the crispy fish and soft taco.
How to make a Spicy Taco Sauce in 30 Seconds
You'll need two things. Full fat mayonaise and Sriracha sauce. You'll only need a little Sriracha sauce (unless you like it super hot). This is one of my secret go to's to create a well rounded dish that has texture, crunch, sweetness, spiciness, saltiness, and softness.
TIP: Heating a grill pan on the stove on the highest temperature (without oil) and placing the soft tacos one at a time for 10 to 15 seconds each side is highly recommended and really adds to the overall flavour.
How To Assemble Fish Tacos
- Hold soft taco in hand
- Lay a little shredded carrot and or cabbage
- Spoon a little sauce
- Add a little pineapple salsa
- Add your fish
- Add a little more sauce
- Add a little more pineapple salsa
- Eat and make another one!
You won't regret making these fish tacos with pineapple salsa. In fact you might just forget about all the other tacos you've ever eaten because these will become your new go to favourite as they have done in our household.
More Seafood Dinner Recipes
- 20 Minute Sweet and Sour Fish
- Easy Spanish Fish Stew
- Salmon Curry In A Hurry
- Garlic Prawn and Tomato Risotto
- Rich and Creamy Seafood Chowder
- Quick and Easy Spicy Salmon Stirfry.
Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
Fish
- 500 grams/1 pound firm white fish - cut into strips approx. 2cm wide
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Hot Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Sweet paprika
- ¾ teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Oregano
- 1 Medium egg
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- ⅓ cup Plain flour
- 2 - 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pineapple Salsa
- 1½ Cups Diced Pineapple
- ½ Cup Capsicum/Red pepper - diced
- ¼ Cup Red onion - diced
- 2 tablespoons Corriander/Cilantro - finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Mint - finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Red or green chilli - finely diced
- ¼ cup Cucumber - diced
- Juice ½ Lime
- Salt and Pepper
Extras:
- Corn Tortillas - warm or lightly grill before serving or Lettuce Wraps for low carb
- Shredded Cabbage/Carrots
- ¼ cup Mayonaise - full fat
- 1 tablespoon Sirracha - see note 1
Instructions
Pineapple Salsa
- Can be pre made several hours ahead. Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap until ready to serve. Make sure to add salt and pepper to taste.
Fish
- Prepare 3 bowls. Add the plain flour to the first bowl. To the second bowl, add the egg and milk and whish until combined. To the third bowl add all the spices and panko breadcrumbs.
- Making sure your fish pieces are no more than 2cm wide in strips, take one piece at a time and dip in flour, shaking off excess. Next dip in the egg wash. Finally press firmly into the crumb mixture, turning and pressing firmly a few times to coat thoroughly. Place crumbed pieces onto a clean plate. Repeat process until all the fish has been crumbed.
- Cooking the fish: Heat a large pan with the olive oil on medium to high heat. Place the fish pieces into the pan for 3 to 4 minutes each side, or until golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and remove fish from pan. Optional - drain on kitchen paper/paper towel.
Sauce
- In a small mixing bowl, place the mayonnaise and sirracha. Mix with a spoon until all combined.
Tacos
- Heat a griddle pan on high and place one tortilla at a time for 30 to 40 seconds each side until the char marks appear and the tortilla is warm. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
Assembly
- Grab a tortilla in one hand. Add some shredded cabbage and/or carrot. Add sauce. Add pineapple salsa. Add the fish. A little more salsa. Optional more sauce on top if you like.
Notes
- Add 1 tablespoon of siracha to the Mayonaise for a medium level of heat in the overall sauce. For a mild taco sauce, reduce to 1 teaspoon of siracha (same quantity of mayo).
Nutrition
Note: Sugars contained in this recipe are from naturally occurring sugars in fruits, vegetables or other natural sweeteners. Calories have been calculated for your convenience using My Fitness Pal and are based on the ingredients listed in the recipe card.
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