Six recipes with a kick: Tacos, quesadillas and bourbon chili

From Korean BBQ Duck Tacos to Bourbon Chili, chefs offer up these six inspired updates on casual classics.

Lemon Citrus Fish TacosLemon Citrus Swai Fish Tacos

Yield: 12 tacos

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, sliced thin
1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 jalapeno or banana pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 Tbsp. chili powder
½ tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. sea salt


¼ tsp. black pepper, coarsely ground
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 4-oz. Lemon Citrus Swai Fillets, cut into 1” cubes (2 oz. Swai per taco)
2 Tbsp. peanut oil
12 corn tortillas
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in sauté pan. Sauté vegetables and spices over medium heat for 4 minutes. Remove vegetables from the pan and reserve.  Add remaining olive oil to sauté pan. Place fish in sauté pan and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove and cut into pieces/strips. Add vegetables back to the pan with fish. In a straight-sided sauté pan, add peanut oil and heat until approximately 350°F. Add tortillas one at a time and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately upon removing each tortilla from the hot oil, place over a rolling pin to form a curved shape. Serve with toppings and cheese.

PHOTO: Clear Springs Foods

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