Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Prep the Fish
- Pat the mahi-mahi completely dry with paper towels.
- Cut each fillet lengthwise down the center and then cut each piece in half crosswise, creating taco-sized portions. You should end up with approximately 8 pieces.
- Lightly sprinkle both sides with Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.
Step 2: Bread the Fish
- Place the Zatarain’s Fish Fry in a shallow dish.
- Coat each piece of fish thoroughly in the fish fry mixture, shaking off any excess.
- No egg wash. No milk. No extra steps. Just coat and fry.
Step 3: Fry the Fish
- Fill a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan with about 1 to 1½ inches of vegetable oil.
- Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches approximately 350°F.
- Kitchen Hack: If you don’t have a thermometer, place the handle end of a wooden spoon into the oil. If bubbles form around the wood, the oil is ready.
- Carefully add the fish without overcrowding the pan.
- Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a wire rack placed over a foil-lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Fry the Tortillas
- Using tongs, carefully place the corn tortillas into the hot oil.
- Cook about 30 seconds to 1 minute, flipping once.
- Transfer immediately to taco holders or gently fold while warm to create the taco shape.
Step 5: Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, combine:
- ½ cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
- ½ cup Pace Picante Salsa
- Stir until smooth.
Step 6: Assemble the Tacos
- Place a layer of angel hair coleslaw into each tortilla.
- Squeeze a little fresh lime juice over the slaw.
- Add a piece of crispy fish.
- Top generously with the fish taco sauce.
- Add sliced avocado.
- Finish with another squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately.
