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Amazing Fish Tacos in Tequila and Lime
These amazing fish tacos marinated in tequila and lime will be a hit with your whole family and can be on the table for dinner in no time at all.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Seafood
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
8
minutes
Total Time
38
minutes
Servings
6
tacos
Author
Erin Brighton
Ingredients
1
lb
. white fish
(like Mahi)
1/4
cup
tequila
1
lime
, juiced
2
tablespoons
taco seasoning or Old Bay
1
jalapeno
, sliced (optional)
2
T
olive or canola oil
, for cooking
6
corn tortillas
Garnishes
Avocado
, sliced
Tomato
, chopped
Cilantro
, chopped
Instructions
Cut fish into 1 to 2 inch strips.
Combine tequila, lime juice, taco seasoning, and jalapeno peppers. Pour over fish.
Let the fish marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. When hot, add the fish.
Let the fish cook, untouched, for 4 to 5 minutes. Gently flip it over.
Let the fish cook on the other side for about 2 minutes more until you can easily flake it with a fork.
Serve on a warm corn tortilla with avocado, tomato, and cilantro.