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Fish Tacos With Mango Salsa (4 of 5)

 Fish Tacos With Mango Salsa

Fish Tacos With Mango Salsa(4 of 5)

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Ingredients

  • 6 flounder fillets
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • Vegetable oil
  • 4 to 6 flour or corn tortillas
  • Guacamole
  • Mango salsa

Preparation

1. Place fish on dish and squeeze juice of 1 lime over fillets.

2. Combine chili powder and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle 1 1/2 Tbsp. seasoning mixture evenly over fish, coating both sides of fillets. Reserve remaining seasoning mixture.

3. Combine cornmeal and reserved seasoning mixture in a shallow dish. Dredge fish fillets in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.

4. Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a Dutch oven; heat to 350°. Fry fillets, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain fillets on wire racks over paper towels.

5. Break each fillet into chunks, using a fork. Place fish in warmed tortillas, and serve with Mango Salsa, Guacamole, and desired toppings. Garnish, if desired.