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Topsail Island Fish Tacos

Nancy Spencer
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Prep Time 15 hours
Cook Time 15 hours
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds fresh fish (snapper or any firm white fish)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • corn tortillas
  • 1 small bag cabbage slaw, finely shredded

Lime Crema

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream or half n half
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon reserved fish rub

Instructions
 

  • Heat outdoor grill to medium hot
  • Combine all spices (reserving 1 teaspoon of it for the crema)
  • Rub spices on fish fillets
  • Place fish fillets (skin side down) on mesh screen.
  • Place on medium hot grill and cook until fish flakes easily with fork. Approximately 8-15 minutes depending upon thickness of fish.
  • Remove fish from grill and flake with fork.
  • Top warm corn tortillas with fish, finely shaved slaw, pineapple salsa.
  • Drizzle with crema

Lime Crema

  • Combine all crema ingredients in small bowl.
  • Best to make ahead and let sit in fridge so flavors meld.
  • Drizzle over tacos.
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