Mazatlan Smoked Marlin Tacos Recipe

Name: Mazatlan Smoked Marlin Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 red peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 pounds tomatoes, chopped; 2 cups canned tomato puree; 1 cup pimento-stuffed olives; 1 cup white wine, plus more if necessary; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons capers, chopped; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped; 3 guero chiles (yellow peppers), chopped; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 sprig fresh oregano; 1/2 sprig fresh thyme; 4 pounds smoked marlin, shredded; 1 green cabbage; 48 corn tortillas; 1 cup mayonnaise, for serving; 6 limes, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
3 red peppers, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 pounds tomatoes, chopped
2 cups canned tomato puree
1 cup pimento-stuffed olives
1 cup white wine, plus more if necessary
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons capers, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped
3 guero chiles (yellow peppers), chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 sprig fresh oregano
1/2 sprig fresh thyme
4 pounds smoked marlin, shredded
1 green cabbage
48 corn tortillas
1 cup mayonnaise, for serving
6 limes, for serving

1
Special equipment: thermal tortilla server
2
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute the red peppers, onions and garlic until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender, about 6 minutes.
3
Add the chopped tomatoes and let the mixture cook until it changes color, about 6 minutes.
4
Stir in the tomato puree, olives, wine, parsley, capers, black pepper, chipotle chiles, guero chiles, bay leaves, oregano and thyme.
5
Cover and cook until the flavors are well combined, about 6 minutes, and then incorporate the marlin.
6
If it is dry, add a little more wine or water.
7
Remove the bay leaves and oregano and thyme sprigs before serving.
8
Shred the cabbage and warm the tortillas in a hot pan.
9
Put the tortillas in a thermal tortilla server to keep warm.
10
Assemble the tacos by placing 4 ounces of the marlin mixture in 2 warm tortillas, one on top of the other one.
11
Top with a substantial amount of shredded cabbage.
12
Garnish with some mayonnaise and lime wedges, if desired.
13
Serve immediately.

1904

kcal

Calories

Fat

278

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 red peppers, seeded and chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mazatlan Smoked Marlin Tacos falls under the General 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.

Mazatlan Smoked Marlin Tacos

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