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Put the lime in the taco and eat it all up! Margarita Fish Tacos - what a great idea! Fun to make and fun to eat. Make them perfect in our perfect Sonora Tortillas!

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time25 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time30 mins
For the Pickled Cabbage Slaw Salad
Optional Garnishes
1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Remove half of the marinade for the cabbage salad and set aside.

2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Remove half of the marinade for the cabbage salad and set aside.

3

For the cabbage salad: place the onion, cabbage and radish slices in another medium bowl and add the reserved half of the marinade. Gently toss to combine, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4

After 20 minutes, transfer the fish to a paper towel-lined tray and pat dry. Brush both sides of the fish fillets lightly with oil.

5

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it is heated, add 2 tablespoons canola oil and turn heat to high. When the oil is hot, carefully add the fish fillets, (skin-side first if still intact) and cook 1-2 minutes each side. Transfer cooked fish to a plate.

6

To serve, place a warm tortilla on a serving dish, top with fish, cabbage salad, avocado and cilantro. Add a wedge of lime for lime juice and... Enjoy!

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Ingredients

For the Pickled Cabbage Slaw Salad
Optional Garnishes

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Remove half of the marinade for the cabbage salad and set aside.

2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Remove half of the marinade for the cabbage salad and set aside.

3

For the cabbage salad: place the onion, cabbage and radish slices in another medium bowl and add the reserved half of the marinade. Gently toss to combine, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4

After 20 minutes, transfer the fish to a paper towel-lined tray and pat dry. Brush both sides of the fish fillets lightly with oil.

5

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it is heated, add 2 tablespoons canola oil and turn heat to high. When the oil is hot, carefully add the fish fillets, (skin-side first if still intact) and cook 1-2 minutes each side. Transfer cooked fish to a plate.

6

To serve, place a warm tortilla on a serving dish, top with fish, cabbage salad, avocado and cilantro. Add a wedge of lime for lime juice and... Enjoy!

Margarita Fish Tacos