Family Meal Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Family Meal Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Family-Meal Fish Tacos; Adapted from Chad Shaner; Twitter; Linkedin; E-Mail; Print; Share; Ingredients; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillets, like cod or red snapper, skinless; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 2 chipotle chilies in adobo, finely chopped, or more to taste; 12 white corn tortillas; 3 tablespoons neutral oil, like grapeseed or canola; 6 scallions, trimmed and cut into 4-inch lengths; 5 radishes, trimmed and sliced thin; 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated; 2 limes, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

Family-Meal Fish Tacos
Adapted from Chad Shaner
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, or to taste
1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillets, like cod or red snapper, skinless
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 chipotle chilies in adobo, finely chopped, or more to taste
12 white corn tortillas
3 tablespoons neutral oil, like grapeseed or canola
6 scallions, trimmed and cut into 4-inch lengths
5 radishes, trimmed and sliced thin
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
2 limes, cut into wedges

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Preparation
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Preheat oven to 350. Combine the chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin and red-pepper flakes in a shallow dish. Season the fish fillets aggressively with salt and pepper, then press them into the spice mixture, turning to coat. Set aside.
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Combine the sour cream and the chipotles in a small bowl, and stir to combine. Set aside.
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Cook the tortillas until they are toasted in a large skillet set over high heat, approximately 30 seconds or so per side, then stack them on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Wrap the foil around the tortillas, and place the package into the oven to heat.
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Turn the heat under the pan down to medium-high, and add a tablespoon of the oil and then the scallions. Cook these, tossing occasionally, until they are about to char, then remove and set aside.
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Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat it until it begins to shimmer. Add the fish and cook until well browned and crisp, approximately 4 minutes per side. Remove from pan and slice into strips or simply break into pieces.
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Serve the fish with warm tortillas, garnished with the scallions, radishes, cheese and chipotle sour cream, and lime wedges on the side.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Family-Meal Fish Tacos, Adapted from Chad Shaner, Twitter, Linkedin, and more.

Yes, Family Meal Fish Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Family Meal Fish Tacos

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