Arctic Char Tacos from Nirjutit Imaani Cookbook
Delicate Arctic char is grilled with a light seasoning and topped with favourite taco toppings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: dinner
- Method: grill
- Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients
For the Arctic char:
1.5 lbs Arctic char filets
1- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
Salt and Black pepper
2- 3 Tablespoons fresh or bottle lime juice
1 – 2 Tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
For the White Taco Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
1 – 2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1 Tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
For the Toppings:
Store-bought salsas and guacamole
½ cup grated purple or green cabbage
½ cup grated carrots
¼ cup finely chopped red pepper
For serving:
1 lime cut in wedges
8 to 12 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
To make the fish:
Preheat your oven or grill to 400℉.
Create a double-layered “pan” out of aluminum foil and place the fish filets on it. And place that on a baking sheet. Coat with the filets with the olive oil and season generously with the salt and pepper before drizzling with lime juice and sprinkling with the cilantro leaves.
Grill or bake for 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Set aside.
To make the White Taco Sauce:
Add the mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice and cilantro to a small bowl and whisk together until smooth. Set aside.
For the toppings and tortillas:
Prepare the toppings as noted in the ingredients list.
Place the tortillas in foil and place them in the oven or on the grill while the fish is cooking.
For serving:
Place all the toppings, the fish, and the tortillas in the center of the table for everyone to assemble their own tacos and enjoy.
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