This recipe first appeared in Food magazine issue 75.
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Ingredients
Mexican seasoning
Salsa
Method
1.Combine the Mexican seasoning ingredients in a small container.
2.Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix in 1-2 tablespoons of the Mexican seasoning.
3.Place the flour in a plastic bag. Cut the fish into strips, place them in the bag of flour and shake it gently to coat the fish. Dip the coated fish in the egg and then in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
4.Heat the oil in a frypan and fry the crumbed fish, turning it, until it is golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
5.Meanwhile, to make the salsa, combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
6.To serve, warm the tortillas according to the packet instructions. Place some of the shredded lettuce and coleslaw on top of each tortilla and top it with the crispy fried fish and a spoonful of salsa.
Note
- Serves 4-6. – Inexpensive fish options, such as lemon fish and trevally are perfect for this recipe. – We used panko breadcrumbs for this recipe, as they are super-crispy.