We shared this simple fish tacos recipe a few years ago, and it’s still one of our very faves in all things summer foods category. We just thought that today, we could use it again. And also, we kinda maybe wish we were back at the beach. ;} So without further ado, one of our easy peasy summer recipes – fish tacos!
simple fish tacos
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You know that moment when you return from a trip, and realize you’re in full on vacay hangover mode?
We’ve decided you may as well tack on about five extra days to the amount of time you were away, because it takes that long to get back into the groove. What is it about vacations and not wanting to come back?
It’s especially hard when you’ve gone into sit-on-the-beach-and-do-absolutely-nothing-mode. Why are we so tired?!
A little family getaway was {about a year and a half} overdue, and while we were away, Ashley had her first ever official fish tacos. She always turned her nose up whenever I ordered, in true Green-Eggs-and-Ham style. We do admit, they sound a little weird.
But in true Sam-I-am form, it was all she wanted the entire time. She’s a total food binge-r.
So of course we were inspired to create our own little version, since summer is here, and it’s about the easiest thing you can cook up around your home that screams all things fun and tropical.
So today we thought we’d share something simple: how to make fish tacos. Trust us… they’re worth the time. (And even a simple Pico de gallo to top it all off.)
simple fish tacos- We used a few simple ingredients:
• Mahi Mahi • (2) fresh limes • tomato • guacamole (you can make our version or have a guacamole bar too) • yellow onion • green onion • cilantro • shredded cheese • spinach • sour cream • tortillas • jalapeños {we like the kind in a jar because they’re not quite so strong}
simple fish tacos- To make the pico
{generously serves two for multiple tacos, so add a bit more for more people}: simply dice up 2 tomatoes, 1/2 cup yellow onion, 1/2 green onion, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, 8 jalapeño slices (or 1 fresh jalapeño = super hot) and mix with juice of 1 lime + teaspoon of salt.
simple fish tacos – cooking
Next, either grill or pan sear your fish.
To Grill: • clean your grill well • oil the fish {we love extra virgin olive oil} • cook at around 350 degrees • when the bottom begins to turn white, you’re close to flipping.
*Remember, like all meats, if you have a clean, well-oiled grill the meat will let you know when it’s ready to flip by turning loose off of the grates. Use a wide spatula to flip.
• Cook on the new side until the fish turns loose of the grill. If it’s starting to flake, it’s done.
To pan sear: • oil the fish • cook at a medium heat • when the bottom begins to turn white, you’re close to ready to flip • Just like on a grill, the fish will turn loose of the pan when ready to flip. • Cook on the new side until fish turns loose off the grill. If it is starting to flake, it’s done.
Once the fish is cooked, cut into chunks and place it on warm tortillas. Then squeeze fresh lime juice over it.
Add the pico de gallo along with cheese, sour cream, guacamole, spinach and other fixings of your choice.
Roll the tortilla and enjoy!
The possibilities are endless, depending on what you like.
Just a fun little recipe for the summer!
As always, let us know if you try it, or make something like these on a regular basis! They’re simple and delicious.
While sometimes we go the easy peasy {cop out – no shame} back yard burger grill out route, we also happen to be the king and queen of easy recipes for summer, since our back yard is kind of a revolving door with our pool and all our amazing friends. Here’s a few more that we love!
If you like this, you may also want to try… All things Cinco De Mayo
With our veggie feta guac
our easy burrito bowl bar
and our chicken and rice burrito bowl
As always, be sure to check out more of our recipes here. We plan to share more fresh ideas very soon.
Have an inspired day!
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