Smoky Roasted Fish Tacos
Smoky, caramelized apples and pears blitzed into a chunky, tangy salsa—perfectly spooned over flaky, roasted white fish. Finished with fresh cilantro, jalapeño, toasted sesame seeds, and served in warm tortillas with crisp shredded cabbage.
Smoky Fish Tacos with Roasted Apple & Pear Salsa
Servings: 4 (Makes about 8 tacos)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Roasted Apple & Pear Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1 apple (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady), diced
- 1 pear (Bosc or Anjou), diced
- 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ small shallot or ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ tsp Aleppo pepper (or ¼ tsp red pepper flakes)
Instructions:
- Roast the Apples & Pears: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss apple, pear, and jalapeño with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread on a parchment-lined sheet and roast 10–15 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly. Pulse in a food processor or mash with a fork until chunky. Stir in shallot, cilantro, lime juice, and Aleppo pepper. Set aside.
Smoky Roasted Fish
Ingredients:
- 1 lb white fish (halibut, cod, or sea bass)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions:
- Roast the Fish: Lower oven to 375°F. Pat fish dry and rub with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on a parchment-lined sheet for 10–12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily. Squeeze lemon juice over before serving.
To Serve
Ingredients:
- 8 corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Extra lime wedges
Instructions:
- Assemble the Tacos: Flake roasted fish into chunks. Spoon apple & pear salsa over top. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeño, and sesame seeds. Serve on warm tortillas with shredded cabbage and lime wedges.
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