Caribbean Fish Tacos (Tacos de Poisson des Caraïbes)
Tacos de Poisson des Caraïbes, or Caribbean Fish Tacos, are a delicious and vibrant dish that captures the flavors of the British Virgin Islands. This recipe combines fresh fish with a medley of Caribbean spices and toppings, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets, such as snapper or mahi-mahi
- 1 tbsp Caribbean jerk seasoning
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the fish fillets with Caribbean jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the fish fillets. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and flake it into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing the flaked fish, sliced avocado, red onion, and cilantro on each tortilla. Drizzle with lime juice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Skillet Tongs Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Caribbean Fish Tacos with a side of coleslaw and a refreshing tropical fruit salsa.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or chopped scotch bonnet peppers to the tacos.
Cost
$20