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Spicy Cod Tacos With Pineapple Lemon Balm Salsa

Here's how you make Spicy Cod Tacos With Pineapple Lemon Balm Salsa
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds cod fish fillets (fresh boneless , cut into approximately 1 1/2 x 4 inch pieces
  • 8 (240 grams) tortillas (6 inch flour or corn tortillas
  • FOR SPICED FLOUR MIXTURE
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • FOR PINEAPPLE LEMON BALM SALSA
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple, diced (fresh, diced small)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lemon, whole (juice of 1 lemom)
  • 4 ounces red onion, diced (1/2 onion)
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced small
  • 4 tablespoons lemon balm, chopped (flat leaf parsley and a little grated lemon zest can be substituted)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • FOR THE PINEAPPLE LEMON BALM SALSA

  • Step 1: Toss all ingredients together well in a glass bowl. Let stand for about 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.

  • FOR THE SPICY FLOUR MIXTURE

  • Step 2: Mix well. Set aside.

  • Step 3: Frying the cod: Dredge the fish pieces into the Spiced Flour Mixture, then pan fry quickly in a cast iron skillet, in about a 1/4 inch of Canola oil, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  • TO ASSEMBLE THE TORTILLAS

  • Step 4: Warm 8 (6 inch) soft flour or corn tortillas by wrapping them in aluminum foil placing in the oven for a few minutes, or just lightly grill them for a few seconds on each side. Place one or two pieces of the fish on a warm tortilla, top with the salsa and serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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