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Fish Tortillas, buffet style.

August 8, 2013 | Fish & Seafood

Make up a Mexican feast, self-serve style with this simple, healthy fish tortilla recipe. I like to serve it with lots of sides, so each person can control their own filling (including the kids). The fish combined with lots of salads and guacamole forms a complete, nourishing meal.

Health benefits

The fish speaks for itself – a quality protein and omega 3 fatty acid source. The avocados also add more good fats, fibre, and minerals. The lime and zest are an immune booster. Lots of salads on the side for fibre, antioxidants, and a host of health giving nutrients.

This buffet style of eating is also a great way to get kids involved and interested in food. For more about this click here.

Take a look at the variations below for all the details as well as suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements.

Fish Tortillas, buffet style.

Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Fish tortilla
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A quick simple tasty way to enjoy fish, my fish tortillas are fabulous, healthy family food.

Ingredients

For the fish

  • 500 g firm white fish -I like snapper, 2cm dice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil -extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika (or you can use pure Mexican spice mix, my spice blend recipe here))
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper -to taste
  • 1 red onion/s (large) sliced
  • ½ bunch/s fresh coriander leaves -finely chopped (serve on the side if this is a deal breaker for fussy kids)

Guacamole

  • 1 avocado/s (large)
  • 1 lime/s -juice (zest optional)
  • 1 clove/s garlic -crushed
  • 3 tbsp full-fat natural yoghurt
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper -to taste
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Method

  • Firstly prepare your sides (below) so they are ready to serve.

Guacamole

  • Process or mash the avocados with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. Place in a serving bowl.

Fish

  • Toss the fish in a small splash of oil followed by the spices, thyme, sea salt and pepper.
  • Over a moderate heat, add a little more oil to a large fry pan and cook the red onion for 2 minutes or until it starts to soften. Add the fish and turn each piece or stir gently until it is cooked through. It should only take 4-5 minutes max.
  • Turn off the heat, stir through the coriander and place in a serving bowl.
  • Serve with guacamole and your choice of sides.

Options for sides to serve:

  • Choose at least three of the following sides. I always serve them all in separate bowls so everyone can build their own tortilla (kids love this):
  • Serve in a lettuce cup tortilla (cos and iceberg lettuce works well)
  • If using store bought tortillas, make sure they are additive-free and without vegetable oil (the only ingredient should be corn and perhaps sea salt)
  • 2 tomatoes, diced (you can add a little diced red onion to make a salsa if you like)
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • Lettuce leaves, shredded (dress with lime juice)
  • Sprouts, of your choice (dress with lime juice)
  • 1 capsicum, diced
  • 2 large carrots, grated (dress with lime juice)
  • This is also really lovely with diced fresh mango if in season
  • 1 fresh chilli, finely chopped or dried chilli flakes

Variations

Dairy-free

Omit the yogurt from the guacamole or replace with coconut yoghurt.

Nut-free

Choose olive oil to cook the fish in.

Gluten-free

If using store bought tortillas, ensure they are gluten-free.
 

What's your favourite Mexican meal?  Let me know by commenting below.

 
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11 Comments

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  1. Lou Lou says

    I love the fish tortilla’s!
    I mad a salsa with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, a little white vinegar, chopped coriander, finely chopped spring or red onion and sea salt.
    My kids love it!

    August 9, 2013
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Thanks for your feedback Lou Lou. I love a fresh salsa too, thanks for sharing. G x

      August 9, 2013
      Reply
  2. Sally says

    My fave is chilli con carne rice bowl style…make con carne (using any meat, works well with beef, chicken or fish) with lots of fresh chilli served on top of brown rice, then guacamole on top of that and finish with a dop of plain yoghurt and sprig of coriander x

    August 11, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Yum! A fave in our house too and so easy and quick to make. Thanks for sharing. G x

      August 12, 2013
      Reply
  3. Natalie says

    Hi Georgia

    What brand of Mexican spice mix do you recommend?

    Thanks!
    Natalie

    August 13, 2013
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Hi Natalie, I use either MasterFoods Mexican Chilli Powder (medium) or Gourmet organic herbs Mexican Seasoning. Both are nice though a little different. Just avoid any with any ingredients other than herbs (like numbers, msg, salt). The MasterFoods for example is just paprika, chilli, cumin, oregano, pepper and garlic. G x

      August 13, 2013
      Reply
  4. Bec says

    Hi Georgia
    What type of tortillas do you recommend?
    Thanks
    Bec
    PS- absolutely love your blog and all the recipes!

    April 26, 2014
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Hi Bec, thanks so much, love that you love my blog! I have always found it tricky to find tortillas that don’t contain a heap of numbers so I tend to make my own (I have included the recipe link to Quirky cookings tortilla recipe). I am currently playing with my own grain free wrap at the moment which could double as a tortilla too so stand by! G x

      April 27, 2014
      Reply
      • Bec says

        Hello again
        Thanks for the tip – I have made them but the recipe called for plain white flour and lots of it!
        Keep up the inspirational work xxx

        May 15, 2014
        Reply
  5. Lauren Harrison says

    5 stars
    Very tasty

    March 21, 2021
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So glad you enjoyed them Lauren G x

      March 21, 2021
      Reply

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