If fish is not your thing, take a look at our pulled pork tacos or ground beef tacos.
I will never forget the first time I had a fish taco from a small taco stand on the West Coast of Canada. It might sound like a strange place to find authentic tacos but it’s so famous and well loved by the locals. Inspired by incredible flavours, I decided to take a stab at the the beloved taco recipe using fish! I will admit that the flavour combination might be a bit unorthodox. Fish and spicy blackberry lime salsa are an unusual choice but trust me. They really work great together.
The Ingredients
First of all, these tacos are filled with seasoned white fish. I used cod but any white fish such as basa or tilapia will work. The fish is also topped with the blackberry chilli lime salsa and red cabbage slaw, wrapped in a corn tortilla. Secondly, as I mentioned, my special twist is the chilli lime blackberry salsa, using wild berries picked by my family the day before. The slightly tart salsa brings the rest alive, finishing the whole package off with a wonderful twist. Using store bought blackberries will also work. They will bring a sweeter taste to this unusual salsa. Finally, we finish off with a crunchy and lively red cabbage slaw. It adds a wonderful texture to our fish tacos.
Why This Recipe Works
The combination of fish and blackberry chilli lime salsa really allows the taste the delicate fish shine. The red cabbage slaw adds a bit of crunch and acidity from the vinegar. And of course, I have to mention the special sauce, which makes the whole thing taste even better. Creamy, zingy and all around delicious. A winning combination of sour cream, hot chilli sauce of your choice but our favourite is Cholula and a squeeze of lime juice with some salt.
Julia’s Top Tip
Don’t overload these tacos with the blackberry salsa or you will risk overpowering the delicate fish. They are meant to complement each other, not to compete. You can serve these for lunch, dinner or even an elegant starter.
Topping Suggestions for Fish Tacos
What I absolutely adore about this meal is that flavour combinations are endless. Here are some of our favourite things to add to your tacos.
Guacamole Black Bean and Corn Salsa 5 Minute Blender Salsa Sliced Radishes Sliced Avocados Chimichurri Sauce
