Al Pastor Fish Tacos Recipe
Buttermilk Fried, Corn Tortilla, Red Cabbage Slaw, Pineapple, Avocado Puree, Green Chili Sour Cream
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Ingredients
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Taco Components
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Fish
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Add the fish fillets and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Slaw
Shred the red cabbage and mix it in a bowl. You can add a bit of lime juice and salt to taste for extra flavor if desired.
- 3
Prepare the Avocado Puree
In a blender, combine the ripe avocados with a pinch of salt and blend until smooth. Add a little lime juice for a fresh flavor.
- 4
Make the Green Chili Sour Cream
Chop the green chilies finely and mix them into the sour cream. Add salt to taste.
- 5
Fry the Fish
Heat oil in a deep pan. Remove the fish from the marinade, dredge in flour, and fry in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet. Place pieces of fried fish onto each tortilla, top with red cabbage slaw, pineapple chunks, avocado puree, and green chili sour cream.




