Enjoy a taste of California with these delicious and easy-to-make Anaheim Fish Tacos. Made with fresh Anaheim chilies, tender white fish, and a zesty lime crema, these tacos are bursting with flavor and are perfect for a casual dinner or entertaining guests. The chilies add a mild heat and a unique smoky flavor to the dish. Serve them with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado, and enjoy a truly satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to the sunny beaches of Southern California.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white fish fillets, such as tilapia or cod
- 2 Anaheim chilies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the Anaheim chilies on a baking sheet and roast them in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the skins are charred. Remove from the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, remove the skins, stems, and seeds, and dice the chilies.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the fish fillets in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish. Dip the flour-coated fish fillets into the buttermilk and then back into the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breaded fish fillets and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Warm the flour tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds on each side.
- To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of the cooked fish onto each warm tortilla. Top with diced roasted Anaheim chilies and any desired toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos.
- Serve the Anaheim Fish Tacos with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Anaheim chilies are named after the city of Anaheim, California, where they were first cultivated in the early 1900s.
Fish tacos originated in the coastal regions of Mexico and have become a popular dish in Southern California.
The lime crema adds a tangy and creamy element to the tacos, balancing out the flavors of the spicy chilies and crispy fish.