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Baja Style Fish Tacos with Potato-Corn Tortillas

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Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Method: Baked

Dish

Main Dish

Prep Time

30 Mins

Cook Time

30 Mins

Serving

Serves 6 (2 tacos per serving)

Ingredients

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Potato-Corn Tortillas

  • ½ cup (50g) Dehydrated Potato Flakes
  • ¾ cup (200g) Warm Water
  • ¾ cup (200g) Masa Harina (Corn Flour for tortillas and tamales)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons (5g) Sea Salt
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Potato Crusted Fish

  • 1.5 pounds (675g) Grouper, Cod, Haddock, Snapper, Bass (Any Mild, Firm Flesh, White Fish), de-boned and scaled, cut into 2-ounce pieces.
  • 2 teaspoons (5g) Sea Salt
  • 1 cup (150g) Masa Harina (Corn Flour for tortillas and tamales)
  • 2 each Large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Water
  • 1 cup (100g) Potato Flakes
  • As Needed Vegetable Oil for Frying
  • As Needed Chili Lime Salt (such as Tajin) *Optional
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Sauce

  • ½ cup (123g) Sour Cream
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Water
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Hot Sauce
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Garnishes

  • 1.5 cups (128g) Grapefruit, peeled and cut into small wedges
  • 3 each Medium Haas Avocados, sliced
  • 1 cup (120g) Red Onion, thinly sliced and rinsed under cold water
  • ½ cup Cilantro Leaves

Preparation

  1. To prepare the tortillas, in a large bowl combine the dehydrated potato flakes with the water, mix in the masa, vegetable oil, and salt. Knead the mixture until a smooth dough forms (about 2 minutes). Set the dough aside covered with a lightly damp towel for about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Divide the tortillas into 12 equal pieces.  Using a tortilla press or the bottom of a pan with wax paper, press out the tortillas. Cook the tortillas in a dry, cast iron pan, heated over medium-high heat. The tortillas should only take about 30 seconds on each side, overcooking them will cause them to be dry and brittle. As the tortillas cook, place them in a dry, clean dishcloth, this will allow them to steam slightly, making them more pliable, as well as keeping them warm.
  3. To make the fish, season the fish with the salt, allow the fish to sit for about 5 minutes (this will pull some moisture out and slightly “cure” the fish). Place the fish into a resealable plastic bag and add the masa. Seal the bag and shake to coat the fish.
  4. Crack the eggs into a shallow dish and whisk in the water. In another shallow dish, place the potato flakes.
  5. Dip the masa-coated fish into the egg mixture, allow the excess to drip off, and then dredge the fish in the potato flakes. Arrange the fish onto a baking sheet. Once the fish is prepared, heat a pan of oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, cook the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, allow the fish to drain on a wire rack on a baking sheet (you can also use paper towels).
  6. Season the fish with chili lime salt if desired, alternatively, you can also use regular salt to season the crust of the fish. Once all the fish is cooked, it’s a good idea to hold it in a 200 F oven while you assemble the garnishes.
  7. To make the sauce simply combine the sour cream, water, and hot sauce together in a small bowl.
  8. To serve the tacos, place some avocado down on a tortilla, followed by fish, grapefruit, onions, and cilantro. Drizzle with the sauce and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories

580

Fat

26g

Sodium

510mg

Cholesterol

75mg

Vitamin C

27mg

Carbohydrates

57g

Fiber

12g

Protein

9g

Potassium

530mg

Sugar

5g

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