Sunday, May 6, 2012

Chimichurri Fish Tacos

Ingredients - Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh parsley, stems removed
  • 1 1/2 cups cilantro, stems removed
  • 4 sliced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp sherry or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 
  • 1 sliced green onion
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Directions - Chimichurri Sauce 
  1. Combine sauce ingredients in a blender and pulse until the herbs are coarsely chopped and well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to an air tight dish. Cover with a thin drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to keep the sauce a vibrant green. 
Ingredients Fish
  • 1 lb Halibut or other firm white fish like tilapia or cod
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • Vegetable oil
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 diced avocados
  • 1 diced tomato
  • Sour cream
  • Lime wedges
Directions
  1. Cut fish into 2 inch pieces and dredge in the flour that has been mixed with all of the spices.
  2. Coat the bottom of a frying pan with 1/2 inch vegetable oil, heat to medium, and fry in batches until golden brown (2-4 minutes per side)
  3.  Place fish on a paper towel lined plate and season with additional salt and pepper while still warm.
To assemble: Warm the tortillas on both sides in a clean dry pan over medium heat. Top with a few pieces of fish, some chimichurri sauce, the avocados, tomatoes, lime juice, and sour cream.  Wrap, roll, and enjoy!