Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMi Tocaya AntojeríaDiy Fish Tacos Recipe

Diy Fish Tacos Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

fried cobia in salsa Nayarit, red cabbage, tuna mayo, salsa cruda. served with homemade flour tortillas

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Tuna Mayo

Salsa Cruda

Red Cabbage Slaw

Method

Tortillas

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortilla Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the vegetable oil and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.

  4. 4

    Rest the Dough

    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Roll Out the Tortillas

    Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle.

  6. 6

    Cook the Tortillas

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until lightly browned.

Fish

  1. 7

    Prepare the Cobia

    Season the cobia fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  3. 9

    Fry the Fish

    Fry the cobia fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

  4. 10

    Drain the Fish

    Remove the fish from the pan and let it drain on a paper towel.

Salsa Nayarit

  1. 11

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.

  2. 12

    Season to Taste

    Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.

Tuna Mayo

  1. 13

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together the drained tuna and mayonnaise until well combined.

  2. 14

    Season the Mixture

    Add salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well.

Salsa Cruda

  1. 15

    Combine Salsa Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt to taste.

Red Cabbage Slaw

  1. 16

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, carrot, lime juice, and salt.

  2. 17

    Toss Well

    Toss the mixture until the cabbage and carrot are evenly coated with lime juice and salt.

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