We finally brought out the grill last night which I guess means that it's officially springtime. The weather certainly is cooperating. It's one of those beautiful clear & warm, yet crisp days outside where everything feels alive. That also means, by my estimation, that it's a perfect night for fish tacos!
A firm white flesh fish is the best here as it holds up well both on the grill and in the tortilla. I found some lovely Ono yesterday, line caught off the San Diego coast. Other fishes like Halibut, Mahi Mahi or Opah would be equally good here. I like my tacos very simply garnished with lettuce, radishes, cilantro, avocado, and a bit of sour cream. In the summer I make a spicy and sweet stone fruit salsa with nectarines and plums, but I'm getting ahead of myself....
I'm including the recipe below for the version I'm making tonight but as always, use the technique as an inspiration for what looks best at your market and the flavors you favor.
Grilled Fish Tacos- Spring:
Yields 4 generous servings:
1 # white fleshed fish fillet (I used Ono)
8 corn tortillas
4 TB lowfat sour cream
4 radishes, very thinly sliced
8 leaves red butter lettuce
1 Haas avocado
10 springs Cilantro
1 TB Olive Oil
Sea Salt & freshly ground black pepper
1) Preheat the grill to 450 degrees. Brush the fish fillets with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt & pepper. Place them on the grill, turning twice during cooking. Cook about 10-12 minutes until just cooked through yet still tender and flaky.
2) Meanwhile, slice the radishes and the avocado, and remove the leaves from the Cilantro stems. Heat the tortillas, either on the stove top or in the microwave.
3) When the fish is cooked, lay one lettuce leaf on each tortilla, place a few slices of grilled fish on top. Garnish with radishes, avocado, and sour cream. Enjoy!
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