Fish Tacos on Homemade Tortillas

4 servings





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for tortillas

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for flouring the board)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil, with extra for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 3/4 to 1 cup warm water

  1. Combine the flour and salt. Add the vegetable oil and mix lightly. Begin adding the warm (not hot) water and knead until you have a soft dough.
  2. Divide into 12 to 16 equal balls. Give the balls a light coating of additional vegetable oil. Cover them with a dish towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Roll out each ball on a floured surface. Use wax paper or plastic wrap in between each tortilla and stack for cooking.
  4. Preheat an ungreased griddle. Add a tortilla and cook until it begins to puff and the bottom starts to brown in a few spots.
  5. Flip and press down to release the air pockets. Cook for about 1 minute. Remove. Keep warm in the oven, or wrap them in a cloth.

for the flounder tacos

  • 2 large flounder fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded

for the cilantro-lime cream sauce

  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • juice of half a lime

  1. Combine the sour cream, sugar, cilantro, and lime juice. Set aside.
  2. Brush two large flounder fillets with olive oil. Broil about 5 minutes.
  3. Place on top of the fresh tortillas along with the avocado, grape tomatoes, cabbage, and a dollop of cilantro-lime cream sauce.

Tortillas from Rick Bayless on Squidoo; Tortilla making from Cindy Kennedy. Taco recipe by Jenny Rosenstrach
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