Jul 14 2026
Restaurants44 CanteenFish Recipe

Fish Recipe

Inspired by 44 Canteen
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Flour Tortillas, Shaved Cabbage, Mojo Vinaigrette, Spice Rubbed & Pan Seared Tilapia, Lime Aioli, Avocado, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Mojo Vinaigrette

Lime Aioli

Method

Tortillas

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Tortillas

    Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball into a thin circle, about 6 inches in diameter. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until lightly browned. Set aside.

Fish

  1. 3

    Prepare the Spice Rub

    In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Season the Tilapia

    Rub the Tilapia fillets with olive oil and then coat evenly with the spice mix. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.

  3. 5

    Pan-Seared Tilapia

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned Tilapia fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

Mojo Vinaigrette

  1. 6

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a blender, combine garlic cloves, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Lime Aioli

  1. 7

    Prepare Lime Aioli

    In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and minced garlic until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.

Toppings

  1. 8

    Assemble the Tacos

    Take a tortilla and layer with shredded cabbage, a piece of pan-seared Tilapia, avocado slices, pickled red onion, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Drizzle Mojo Vinaigrette and Lime Aioli on top. Serve immediately.

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