FISH TACOS WITH COLESLAW

There are so many different Fish Tacos varieties out there with different kinds of fish and salsas, and became quiet popular. So I decided to try putting together my own version of Fish Tacos using my all-time-favorite Coleslaw. Fish Tacos turned out amazing. I used fresh fish fillets, pita bread, Coleslaw, some basil pesto, and it turned out into a very flavorful, easy dish, which everyone in my family loved.

Now, the quick word about fish…Fresh fish is always the best. If you have to use a frozen fish, make sure you thaw it in refrigerator in its original wrapping. You can also saw fish in running cold water. Thawing fish at room temperature can cause sogginess and spoil the texture. Thawed fish should be drained well, blotted dry, and used immediately.

Ingredients:

• fresh fish fillets
• pita bread
• coleslaw (can be prepared a day ahead)
• basil pesto (optional, but really adds flavor. I got it from Costco)
• roasted garlic & chili aioli (a spicy sauce to serve with, also from Costco; can be substituted with your favorite sauce, also optional)
• fresh lemon juice, to sprinkle over fish (optional)
• fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
• salt
• pepper
• oil, for frying

So, if you have planned your meal, and having Fish Tacos for dinner, then by now you have your coleslaw. I recommend preparing it a day in advance to let the veggies marinate, which of course, will make it more flavorful and tastier.

Pat dry fish fillets with paper towel. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over fish, season with some salt and pepper on both sides. In a preheated large skillet, with some oil, fry fish fillets until golden, about 4-8 minutes, carefully turning fillets once.

Put fish tacos together by heating up pita bread. I did it in a skillet, the grill can be used as well, or simply 20 seconds in microwave. Spread about a teaspoon of basil pesto (if using) over pita bread, place fish over and top it with coleslaw, fold taco in half. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately. Yummy!

FISH TACOS WITH COLESLAW

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Ingredients:

• fresh fish fillets
• pita bread
• coleslaw (can be prepared a day ahead)
• basil pesto (optional, but really adds flavor. I got it from Costco)
• roasted garlic & chili aioli (a spicy sauce to serve tacos with, also from Costco; can be substituted with your favorite sauce, also optional)
• fresh lemon juice, to sprinkle over fish (optional)
• fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
• salt
• pepper
• oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare coleslaw. I recommend preparing it a day in advance to let the veggies marinate, which of course, will make it more flavorful and tastier.
2. Pat dry fish fillets with paper towel. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over fish, season with some salt and pepper on both sides.
3. In a preheated large skillet, with some oil, fry fish fillets until golden, about 4-8 minutes, carefully turning fillets once
4. Put fish tacos together by heating up pita bread. I did it in a skillet, the grill can be used as well, or simply 20 seconds in microwave.
5. Spread about a teaspoon of basil pesto (if using) over pita bread, place fish over and top it with coleslaw, fold taco in half. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately. Yummy!