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.
500grams/1 pound firm white fishcut into strips approx. 2cm wide
1cupPanko bread crumbs
2teaspoonsSmoked paprika
¼teaspoonHot Paprika
½teaspoonSweet paprika
¾teaspoononion salt
1teaspoonGarlic salt
½teaspoonThyme
½teaspoonOregano
1Medium egg
2tablespoonsMilk
⅓cupPlain flour
2– 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pineapple Salsa
1½CupsDiced Pineapple
½CupCapsicum/Red pepperdiced
¼CupRed oniondiced
2tablespoonsCorriander/Cilantrofinely diced
2tablespoonsMintfinely diced
1tablespoonRed or green chillifinely diced
¼cupCucumberdiced
Juice ½ Lime
Salt and Pepper
Extras:
Corn Tortillaswarm or lightly grill before serving or Lettuce Wraps for low carb
Shredded Cabbage/Carrots
¼cupMayonaisefull fat
1tablespoonSirrachasee 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).