Fish Tacos

The lesson of the week is complexity does not always constitute good cooking.  Last night I threw this meal together in less than 25 minutes and Moe rated it a 9.5!  I know I should be pleased that he enjoyed it, but sometimes it is frustrating when I spend hours on a sophisticated meal that Moe just thinks is so-so.  I called him out on this very fact last night. His response was "I am a simple man that likes simple things"! Well enough said I guess. For those of you that want something "simple", try this recipe out! 

Fish Tacos
Source:  Miss J Original
Serves: 2 (2 tacos per person)

4 organic tortilla soft shells (World Market's 365 Red Chili Flavor)
1/2 - 3/4 lb of white fish (cod, sol, or tilapia)
1 bell pepper (any color)
1/4 onion, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp taco mix seasoning
1/2 cup panko
shredded lettuce
shredded cheddar cheese
1 tomato
Olive oil
salt and pepper

Mix sour cream and taco seasoning in a small dish and place in refrigerator to keep chilled until serving time.  Dice peppers and onions on a cutting board. 

Heat up olive oil in skillet.  Add onions and saute for two minutes.  Add peppers and continue to saute for approximately 4-5 minutes. 

While onions and peppers are cooking, slice the tomato.  On a large platter, arrange shredded lettuce, cheese, and tomato and set aside. 

Once the onions are translucent, remove from pan and set aside.  

Cover with foil so that peppers and onions remain warm. Do not clean skillet as will use the same pan for the fish.

Slice fish into long strips and toss in panko. 

Turn heat to medium low on skillet.  Once heated, add fish to the skillet.  Using tongs, arrange fish evenly across the pan.  The white fish is delicate so be careful not to move around too much or will flake apart.  Cook approximately 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through (time will depend on thickness of the slices). 

While fish is cooking, heat up another small skillet.  Place tortilla shells one at a time, tossing over once to heat and soften.  Stack them on a plate until fish is done.

Once fish is done, transfer to a serving bowl or place skillet on a trivet on the table and serve directly out of the skillet.  Serve with peppers and onion medley, sour cream mixture, and lettuce, tomato, and cheese.  Enjoy!

- Miss J

Ratings:
Moe, 9.5 out of 10
Miss J, 9 out of 10