I hope you’re ready for the summer’s most splendid fish tacos. This is one recipe that has quickly become our go-to fish dinner. It’s healthy, fresh– with tender, buttery fish, crunchy slaw and not one, but two sauces to compliment all the flavors.
Fish
Place a rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Place the fish pieces in a 13×9" baking dish. Season all over with olive oil +sea salt or portion of the green sauce (see recipe below).
Bake fish until it flakes with light pressure from the tines of a fork in the thickest part, anywhere from 18–25 minutes, depending on the thickness of fillet and type of fish you’re using. Start checking on the early end of things so it doesn’t overcook!
Green Sauce
Trim and discard the seeds and pith of the jalapeño if needed. Coarsely chop the cilantro. Save a little cilantro for garnish.
Transfer jalapeños and chopped cilantro to a blender or food processor. Pulse 3-4 times and add and garlic cloves. Blend on high speed until a coarse purée forms. Scoop out and transfer 2 tablespoon sauce to a small bowl, add the 2 tbsp oil and mix well (set aside to apply on the fish). Add the Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt to the remaining cilantro mix and blend to a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust any seasoning if needed. Transfer the sauce to a small bowl and set aside.
Brush the cilantro puree evenly over fish, spreading with the back of a spoon.
Red Sauce
Blend or mix all the ingredients for the red sauce. Taste and adjust any seasoning, set aside.
Slaw
Core 1/2 the head of cabbage. Thinly slice crosswise into shreds and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the sliced radishes and green onions. Add the vinegar, salt and sugar. Toss with your hands to combine.
Open the avocado and slice into thin slices. Season avocado with salt.
Assemble and serve
Warm the tortillas one at a time, until lightly blackened around the edges in some spots, about 30 seconds per side. Keep tortillas stacked in a clean kitchen towel until ready to serve.
Using two forks, gently flake apart fish into large irregular pieces and transfer to a plate. Serve fish along with all the accoutrements; two sauces and slaw. Serve family style where each diner builds their own taco. Enjoy!!
