How to Prepare Fish for Fish Tacos

Fish tacos is a dish that has recently become more popular among those who enjoy fish and Mexican recipes. A variety of types of fish can be prepared and placed in taco shells with traditional fixings such as sour cream, salsa, avocado and lettuce for an easy and delicious meal. The fish to be used in fish tacos can be prepared with or without breading, and can be seasoned according to taste. Once you learn how to prepare fish for fish tacos, you will be able to create this tasty versatile dish.

Steps

1
Select the type of fish you prefer to use for your fish tacos. A fish that is firm when cooked works best.
- Some of the best varieties for fish tacos include swordfish, halibut, sea bass snapper, cod and shark because they retain a dense, firm texture when prepared.
- You will also need an oil such as olive or canola and herbs and spices of your choice.
2
Gather other ingredients you will need to prepare fish for tacos. Using a marinade such as lime or lemon juice is optional but adds extra flavor. Flour and cornmeal for batter are also optional.

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3
Cut your fish into chunks using a sharp knife.
4
Dip the fish chunks into a bowl of water and allow them to soak for a few minutes.
- If you prefer, you can soak them in a marinade instead for 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Dry the chunks of fish gently by dabbing them with paper towel. This will help prevent splattering when you place them in the hot oil in the skillet.
6
Put a few spoonfuls of oil in a skillet on medium heat on your stove.
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Roll the chunks of fish in flour or cornmeal, or a combination of both, if you want to bread them for the fish tacos.
- If you decide to bread them, you can also add seasonings to the flour mixture. Season the chunks of fish for fish tacos prior to putting them into the skillet if you are not breading them.
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Put the fish chunks in the hot skillet and begin to cook them. Cooking times will depend on the thickness of the fish chunks, but should take 5 to 10 minutes.
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Turn the fish chunks frequently while cooking them.
10
Remove the fish chunks from the heat source and add salt and pepper if desired. They are now ready to continue preparation of fish tacos.
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Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

How long does it take for fish to cook?

Community Answer

5 - 10 minutes, depending on thicknesses of fish and your preference.
Question

We don't live near the coast or ocean, but we catch a lot striper and hybrid. Can you cook those the same way?

Clheart

Community Answer

Yes, you can cook striper, hybrid, and other trout (and other freshwater fish) in pretty much the same way. Just adjust the cooking time to the type of fish.

Warnings

Do not put fish chunks that are very wet in hot oil. This can cause the oil to splatter.

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During fish preparation for tacos, do not overcook the fish. This will make it have a tough or rubbery texture.

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Things You'll Need

Fish of your choice (swordfish, snapper, halibut, sea bass cod and shark are good options)
Knife
Bowel with cold water or marinade
Paper towel
Skillet
Cooking oil (olive oil is a good choice)
Flour and/or cornmeal (optional)
Desired herbs and spices, salt and pepper