Thursday, June 10, 2010

Make a Run for the Border

These tacos make a perfect almost-summer meal, they're light, refreshing and just a little bit spicy. We used yellow fin tuna, although they would work well with any fish that's in season.
FISH TACOS WITH RADISH SLAW AND JALAPEÑO-CILANTRO SAUCE
For the slaw:
1 bunch of radishes, separate from stalks and slice thinly
2 cups cabbage, sliced thinly
1/4 cup white onion, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate until for an hour or until the rest of the meal is cooked.

For the Jalapeño-Cilantro Sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 fresh jalapeño pepper
1/2 cup cilantro
1 lime, juiced
salt to taste
Mix all of the above ingredients in a blender or food processor, until cilantro and jalapeño are completely incorporated.

For the fish:
1/2-1 lb. fresh fish, cut into 1 inch cubes
Salt, pepper or Johnny's fish seasoning
lime juice
tequila or Mexican beer
Season the fish with your favorite fish seasoning, or salt, pepper and lime and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until fish begins to turn opaque.  Finish with a splash of tequila or beer, once the alcohol has cooked out, remove fish from the pan. Serve on warm tortillas (corn or flour), layer fish with radish slaw, jalapeno-cilantro sauce and some fresh tomatoes.