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.

Caribbean Fish Tacos (Tacos de Poisson des Caraïbes)

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

  1. Season the fish fillets with Caribbean jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the fish from the skillet and flake it into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. 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