I tried this recipe almost a year ago when the Bashams (Matt's Aunt Donna, Uncle Bruce, and cousin Brittney) invited us over for dinner. I forgot about it until recently and have made this meal twice in the past few weeks. What is it? Fish Tacos! They are so fresh and yummy! It's one of those meals that you fill up on but don't feel like your stuffed. Thanks for introducing it Brittney! I am now sharing the recipe with all of you.
I serve it with Knorr instant Mexican rice and canned black beans for a quick meal that doesn't heat up the kitchen. Carter loves this meal and Matt does too. Sometimes Matt's a little picky when it comes to fish, but this one passes the test. Let me know if you try it, I would like to hear what others think!
Baja Fish Tacos
1/2 cup mayo (I use light mayo)
1/2 cup sour cream (light again)
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 pound white fish (I use cod or tilapia)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice (I use fresh lime instead)
1 pkg hard taco shells
Toppings: shredded cabbage, chopped tomatoes
1. Chop the cilantro and tomatoes. I buy already shredded cabbage. Cut the fish into approx. 1-inch pieces.
2. Mix the mayo, sour cream and cilanto together. Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and stir well.
3. In a skillet combine vegetable oil, fish, remaining taco seasoning and lemon/lime juice. Cook over med.-high heat for about 5 min.
Serve in taco shells, with sour cream mixture, cabbage, and tomatoes.
I love the fresh taste of lime, cilantro and fish with the crunchy shells! Hope you enjoy it too!
Carter loved spending time at the pool. He was a little afraid of the ocean, the pool was a lot of fun for him. He would ask if someone would take him to the "nother pool" I guess the first pool was the gulf! Here he is with Nana and Gracyn- at the 'nother pool.
Matt and Gracyn before we went out for our first night of seafood.
Debbie, Carter, and Janet going to see what the boats brought in for the day.
One charter of mostly girls/women had some nice fish. We saw them unload the fish by throwing them on the deck and then hang them up before cleaning them. All of us were a bit disgusted when some of the nails poked through the eyes of the fish!
Matt and Carter checking out other boats in the harbor. Not only was it pretty- we got to miss seeing the fish being cleaned!
Another rare photo of me- Carter was really not wanting to have a picture taken so this was the best we were able to do!
Enjoying the waves!
Family photo! Wow- Carter was cooperative and Gracyn was almost looking at the camera!
Matt and me before our night out to celebrate our 10th anniversary. It was actually on May 15th but we didn't really have the opportunity to go out alone to celebrate until our vacation. We had an amazing meal and sat on the sound while the sun was setting. It was worth the wait!
I just can't believe how big Carter looks here. He is turning into a big boy right before our eyes!
My sweet girl- she was a trooper. Loved the pool and took a few naps in her "cabana" at the beach.
