Fusion Recipe Lab / Recipe

Sesame Lime Fish Taco

Pan-seared white fish with sesame-lime slaw and chile mayo in tortillas.

Vehicle

tortilla

Inspiration

Mexican / Japanese / Chinese

Flavor Profile

citrusy, savory, mild

Meal Type

dinner

Protein

seafood

Spice Level

mild

Texture

soft

Difficulty

easy

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Prep Style

quick-weeknight

Tags

seafood, handheld, quick, mild

Notebook Entry

Description

A fast fish taco with sesame and lime acting as bridge flavors between Japanese and Mexican profiles.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb cod or tilapia fillets
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tsp chili powder

Preparation

  1. Season fish with soy sauce, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sear fish in oil until flaky, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Toss cabbage with sesame oil and lime juice.
  4. Mix mayo with chili powder.
  5. Warm tortillas.

Assembly

  1. Flake fish into tortillas.
  2. Add slaw and chile mayo.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with grilled corn.
  • Add avocado slices.

Notes or Variations

  • Use shrimp instead of fish.
  • Add pickled jalapeno for heat.