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Nutritional Values
370kcal
25gProtein
32gCarbs
16gFat
4gFibre
220 gServing
* Per serving · 220 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🐟 Fish
Fish Taco
How to order / say it
Say it
Fish Taco — [Fish Tah-ko]
Order
I'd like to order a fish taco, please.
Say locally
Tacos typically filled with battered or grilled fish and fresh toppings.
Why try it?
Fish tacos are a reflection of Los Angeles' proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its vibrant Mexican culinary influence.
How it tastes
Fresh fish offers a light and mild flavor enhanced by tangy lime, crunchy cabbage, and a spicy, creamy sauce wrapped in a warm corn tortilla.
Origin & History — first documented: 1960
Originating from the Baja California region and making their way to Los Angeles around the 1960s, these tacos became a beach food staple and social favorite.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 200 g white fish
- 🌾 4 corn tortillas
- 🥕 100 g shredded cabbage
- 🍋 1 lime
- 🥣 50 ml creamy sauce
Method
- 1 Season and cook the fish until golden brown.
- 2 Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet.
- 3 Assemble by adding fish, cabbage, and sauce to each tortilla.
- 4 Squeeze lime juice over top and serve.
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