Yucatan-Style Dogfish Recipe

Name: Yucatan-Style Dogfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 fillets dogfish; 1 lime; bay leaf; 2 epazote sprigs; salt; 3 3/8 cups tomato; 1/4 cup water; 5/8 cup onion; vegetable oil; 1 chili habanero; chicken bouillon powder; corn tortillas; refried beans black

Servings: persons

6 fillets dogfish
1 lime
bay leaf
2 epazote sprigs
salt
3 3/8 cups tomato
1/4 cup water
5/8 cup onion
vegetable oil
1 chili habanero
chicken bouillon powder
corn tortillas
refried beans black

1
In a saucepan, cook the dogfish fillets in water with lime juice, bay leaf, 1 epazote sprig, and salt to taste for 30 minutes.
2
Remove the fillets from the saucepan and shred.
3
In a blender, add the tomato, 1/4 cup water, and onion.
4
In a saucepan, heat some oil and add the tomato mixture. Add epazote and habanero chili. Season with bouillon powder and salt.
5
Cook over low heat, stirring continuously for 30 minutes, until it thickens.
6
Brush the tortillas with vegetable oil and heat on both sides.
7
Place the tortillas on plate. Spread refried black beans on the tortillas. Add the shredded dogfish. Pour sauce on top. Repeat the process 3 times, finishing off with a tortilla. Add a generous amount of tomato sauce on top.
8
Garnish to taste.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 fillets dogfish, 1 lime, bay leaf, 2 epazote sprigs, and more.

Yes, Yucatan-Style Dogfish 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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Yucatan-Style Dogfish

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