Equipment
* optional
Ingredients
Fish and Seasonings
- 400 g frozen fish fingers
- 3 g smoked paprika
- 2 g ground cumin
- 2 g garlic powder
Taco Components
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 100 g pickled red onions, drained
- 150 g sour cream
- 15 ml lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 10 g fresh coriander, roughly chopped
Nutrition (per serving)
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Place the frozen fish fingers on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with smoked paprika, ground cumin, and garlic powder, tossing gently so the spices adhere to the frosty coating.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning halfway through, until the exterior is golden and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F.
While the fish fingers bake, combine the sour cream and fresh lime juice in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth, tangy crema.
Heat a dry frying pan over medium-high heat. Warm each flour tortilla for about 30 seconds per side until soft, pliable, and slightly charred at the edges.
Spread a generous spoonful of lime crema onto the center of each warm tortilla. Top with two spiced fish fingers, a heap of pickled red onions, and a sprinkle of fresh coriander. Serve immediately.
Chef's Notes
- Using an air fryer instead of an oven will reduce cooking time to about 10 minutes and yield a superior, crispier exterior. Adjust temperature to 190 degrees Celsius.
- Applying the dry spices directly to the slightly frosty exterior of frozen fish fingers allows the moisture to act as a binder, helping the seasoning adhere without needing extra oil.
- To make quick pickled onions from scratch: thinly slice a red onion and submerge it in equal parts hot water and apple cider vinegar with a large pinch of salt and sugar. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before draining.
Storage
Refrigerator: 2 days — Store fish fingers, crema, and toppings in separate airtight containers.
Reheating: Reheat leftover fish fingers in an oven or air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius until crispy. Do not microwave.
