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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑24gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Fish Tacos

How to order / say it
Say it Fish Tacos — [fish TAH-kohs]
Order I'll have the Byron Bay Fish Tacos, please.
Say locally

Crispy fish tacos, a coastal favorite in Byron Bay.

Why try it?

These fish tacos are a quintessential experience for beachgoers in Byron Bay, encapsulating the laid-back lifestyle and fresh seafood that the region is famous for.

How it tastes

The tacos are fresh and tangy, with crispy fish encased in a soft tortilla, topped with a zesty lime slaw and avocado.

Origin & History — first documented: 1980

Byron Bay Fish Tacos first gained popularity in the late 20th century as surfers and tourists required quick, fresh meals. The abundance of local seafood inspired this variation of a Mexican classic, quickly becoming a staple in local eateries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g white fish
  • 🌾 4 pieces corn tortillas
  • 🥕 1 avocado
  • 🥕 100 g red cabbage
  • 🍋 1 lime
  • 🥣 50 g mayonnaise

Method

  1. 1 Prepare fish by marinating in lime juice and seasoning.
  2. 2 Grill or fry fish until crispy and cooked through.
  3. 3 Assemble tacos with fish, avocado slices, cabbage slaw, and drizzle mayonnaise.

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