Last Updated on December 6, 2021 by
If you have enjoyed the savory taste of freshly prepared fish tacos at a Mexican fish restaurant, you might be interested in this Cheddar fish tacos recipe.
When you think about a quality fish dish, chances are that you don’t immediately think of adding cheese to it. However, the truth of the matter is that it can be a real winner of combinations if you do it in the right way. There are countless taco fish recipes that combine these two wonderful ingredients in delicious, mouth-watering ways. One thing that you’ll notice as you check out different recipes for fish tacos is that all types of cheeses complement the subtle yet fresh flavor of a good cut of fish filet. There really are a lot of directions that you can take fish!
Some consider themselves purists and feel that cheese has just too strong of a flavor to truly compliment the natural notes of fish. As a result, they always avoid this combination. You never know, you may fall in love with this combination. It may sound odd, but when it comes down to it the best cuisine throughout history arose out of experimentation more than anything else.
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About Fish Tacos, And Cheese, In Mexico
Although Mexico has an ample coastline, there aren’t that many parts of the country that champion fish tacos. As a matter of fact, in many states, they are seen as appetizers more than actual meals. They are the most popular in the North-West part of the country, for instance, in Baja California. Here, fish tacos rank at a pretty close second to beef. They are enjoyed on white corn tortillas that are made to be especially small and thin so that they may best compliment the subtler flavor that comes from the sea.
In the northern states, yellow cheese is favored over the white variety that is very beloved in the south and widely used in the world-famous quesadillas. It’s quite common for fish taco places to drop in on top of the other fillings a layer of grated cheese on top. One of the tastiest that you’ll ever try is cheddar as it really sets off the flavor of not only the fish but the tortilla as well. Breaded fish sandwiches are often served with a slice of cheese. This principle is often applied to tacos.
Step By Step Instructions To Make Cheddars Fish Taco
Ingredients
- A tablespoon each of garlic powder, pepper, paprika salt, and unsalted butter
- Half a tablespoon each of thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes
- Two tablespoons each of canola oil and lime juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- Two scallions
- Two cups of red cabbage
- Half cup each of tomatoes, cheddar cheese (sharp is best)
- A pound of fish (Good options are cod, Mali maki, and barramundi)
- 8 medium-sized flour tortillas
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Large skillet
- Paper towel
Step 1: Mix the vegetables
Finely chop the oregano and drop it in the bowl. Then add in the garlic powder, red pepper, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, and mix them all together.
Step 2: Rub the mixture on the fish
Remove the skin from the fish and rub it in the mixture.
Step 3: Fry the fish
Fry the fish in the skillet for 4 minutes o one side and then turn it to cook the other side for another 3 minutes. Place the fried fish on a paper towel to let the oil drip.
Step 4: Mix the rest of the vegetables
Cut the cabbage, the red onion, the cilantro, and scallions, and then mix them all in the bowl.
Step 5: Warm the tortillas
You’re almost done. Warm up the tortillas on a comal or a skillet.
Step 6: Make the tacos
Put the vegetable mix on the tortilla and then the fried fish. Add sliced tomatoes and cheese on the top. You’re all set.
Cooking Time and Servings
Preparation: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Tips And Tricks
This fish taco recipe is a pretty easy one if you’re not exactly a wiz in the kitchen, but there are more elaborate ones out there. A very popular way to prepare cheddar fish tacos is to coat fish filet cuts in a mixture of egg, milk, flour, and condiments so that they may then be fried atop a frying pan with oil. This is how the world-famous fish sandwiches are prepared and often served up with a slice of cheese on top that melts with the crunchiness in a divine way.
It is common to cut up onion and chili peppers that melt in the cheese as well. If you like your food spicy you may opt to put a lot of it and as a result, you may require less cheese with your meal.
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Conclusion
All across the southern US fish taco spots are popping up with plenty of popularity among people who like the idea of enjoying a fresh taco to help deal with the intense heat, and they very often enjoy it with cheese and hot sauce on top. Places like Louisiana aren’t new to seafood, especially when you consider how cajun spices are used to really make a meal an unforgettable experience that explodes with flavor.
This is a cajun-inspired recipe that will serve as a wonderful introduction to cheddar fish tacos for anyone in your household.
You may have wondered about the number of calories that a cheddar fish taco has. After all, a lot of people turn to fish dishes to cut back on calories. However, the reality is that if you are trying to watch your weight you do need to be conscious of how much cheddar you’re consuming in one sitting.
Cheddar is on the heavier side of the spectrum as far as calorie-rich cheeses go. However, you can see this as an opportunity to exercise restraint. For instance, you can start out by putting a considerable amount of cheese in your first taco, and then go on to applying less and less as you continue munching away.
Enjoy!
Cheddars Fish Taco
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Large skillet
- Paper towel
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp each of garlic powder pepper, paprika salt, and unsalted butter
- ½ tbsp each of thyme oregano, and red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp each of canola oil and lime juice freshly squeezed is best
- 2 scallions
- 2 cup of red cabbage
- ½ cup each of tomatoes cheddar cheese (sharp is best)
- 1 pound of fish Good options are cod, Mali maki, and barramundi
- 8 medium-sized flour tortillas
Instructions
- Finely chop the oregano and drop it in the bowl. Then add in the garlic powder, red pepper, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, and mix them all together.
- Remove the skin from the fish and rub it in the mixture.
- Fry the fish in the skillet for 4 minutes o one side and then turn it to cook the other side for another 3 minutes. Place the fried fish on a paper towel to let the oil drip.
- Cut the cabbage, the red onion, the cilantro, and scallions, and then mix them all in the bowl.
- You're almost done. Warm up the tortillas on a comal or a skillet.
- Put the vegetable mix on the tortilla and then the fried fish. Add sliced tomatoes and cheese on the top. You're all set.
Notes
Tips And Tricks
This fish taco recipe is a pretty easy one if you're not exactly a wiz in the kitchen, but there are more elaborate ones out there. A very popular way to prepare cheddar fish tacos is to coat fish filet cuts in a mixture of egg, milk, flour, and condiments so that they may then be fried atop a frying pan with oil. This is how the world-famous fish sandwiches are prepared and often served up with a slice of cheese on top that melts with the crunchiness in a divine way.
Casia is a passionate home cook who loves to share her love of Mexican food with the world. She has been cooking since she was a child, helping her grandmother in the kitchen and learning the traditional techniques used to create delicious Mexican dishes. Casia loves to experiment with new ingredients and flavors, always looking for ways to make her dishes even more flavorful. She is also passionate about teaching others about Mexican cuisine and its rich history. When she is not in the kitchen, Casia enjoys exploring new cultures, traveling, and spending time with her family.