Fish Taco Chef’s Nectar Speciality


Fish Tacos

Ingredients for making the tacos

Fish Taco Ingredients

  • 24 small white corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 lb tilapia
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Butter

Fish Taco Toppings

  • 1/2 small purple cabbage
  • 2 medium avocado sliced
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced (optional)
  • 1/2 diced red onion
  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro longer stems removed
  • 4 oz 1 cup Cotija cheese, grated
  • 1 lime cut into 8 wedges to serve

Fish Taco Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice from 1 medium lime
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Sriracha sauce or to taste

Method of making the Tacos

  1. Line large baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner. In a small dish, combine seasonings: 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper and evenly sprinkle seasoning mix over both sides of tilapia.
  2. Lightly drizzle fish with olive oil and dot each piece with butter. Bake at 375 for 20-25 min. To brown edges, broil for 3-5 minutes at the end if desired.
  3. Combine all Taco sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well blended.
  4. To serve the tacos, toast quickly toast the corn tortillas on a large dry skillet or griddle over medium/high heat.
  5. To assemble: start with pieces of fish then add remaining ingredients finishing with a generous sprinkle of cotija cheese and finally that awesome taco sauce! Serve with a fresh lime wedge to squeeze over tacos.

Please Note

You can add any cheese of your style as per your taste and preferences.

Published by Avtar Singh Rana

Chef Avtar Singh Rana – Short Bio Chef Avtar Singh Rana is a global culinary professional with extensive experience in luxury hospitality and fine dining. Known for his expertise in multi-cuisine and modern fusion, he creates guest-focused menus that blend international flavors with contemporary trends. Passionate about innovation, wellness, and mentoring young chefs, he believes in crafting memorable dining experiences through quality, creativity, and purpose. Tagline: Crafting global flavors with purpose and passion. If you’d like, I can also make a 30-word version for Instagram or a luxury one-line signature for your posters.

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