Cod Tacos

The Method for Cod Tacos

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1. Pat the cod dry and toss with the cumin, chilli powder and salt.

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2. Heat the oil in a pan until shimmering and cook the cod in a single layer for 2 minutes without moving, then turn and cook for 2 minutes more.

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3. Stir the soured cream with 1 tbsp of the lime juice. Toss the cabbage with the remaining juice and a pinch of salt.

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4. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 15 seconds a side.

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5. Fill with the cabbage, cod, salsa and crema and scatter with the coriander.

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Things to Watch For

1. Pat the cod dry.
2. Turn it only once.
3. Warm the tortillas.
4. Serve at once.

If You're Missing Something

• Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.

A Little Background

The first sign it is ready is the sound: cod hitting a hot pan with a sharp hiss, then settling into a steady sizzle. Cod is delicate, and the heat has to be high enough that it sears before it sticks.

Pat the cod dry and cut it into strips about 3 cm wide. Toss them in the cumin, chilli powder and salt. Heat the oil until it shimmers, add the fish in a single layer and leave it for 2 minutes before turning. Turn it only once. Cod flakes into crumbs if it is moved too much.

Cook for 2 minutes more, until it flakes and is opaque all through. Squeeze over some lime juice.

Stir the soured cream with lime juice for the crema, and toss the cabbage with a pinch of salt. Warm the tortillas for 15 seconds a side. Fill each with cabbage, cod, salsa and crema.

On the Table Alongside

Lime wedges · Black beans · Mexican rice · Guacamole

Sides from the same cuisine on this site: Instant Pot Black Beans, One Pan Mexican Rice, Pan de Muerto.

Storing Leftovers

Best eaten straight away. Keeps in the fridge for 1 day.

Cod Tacos Nutrition Facts

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.

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