Best 7 Fish Tacos With Cucumber Salsa Recipes

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Fish tacos with cucumber salsa are a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for any occasion. The flaky fish is perfectly complemented by the cool and crunchy cucumber salsa, and the whole dish is wrapped up in a soft tortilla. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy fish, then you need to try this recipe. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FISH TACOS WITH CUCUMBER SALSA



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Make and share this Fish Tacos with cucumber salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs sea bass or 1 1/2 lbs halibut fillets
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
salt and pepper
12 6 inch corn tortillas, warmed
6 lettuce leaves
1 English cucumber, diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 small tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 serrano chilies, stemmed and sliced in thin rounds
lime wedge, for squeezing
radish, in slices
avocado

Steps:

  • Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill.
  • Drizzle the fish with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until barely done, for 2 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
  • Remove the fish from the grill, let cool slightly, and then pull apart into large flakes.
  • Place the tortillas on a work surface.
  • Line each with a piece of lettuce and top with chunks of fish.
  • Top each with a generous spoonful of Cucumber Salsa, a squirt of lime, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Garnish with avocado and radishes and serve.
  • Cucumber salsa:Place all the ingredients in a bowl, combine well and let stand, covered, for at least 30 minutes.
  • Will keep 24 hours refrigerated.
  • Note: I always use halibut.
  • You can cook it any way you choose, but I normally us a very very hot covered grill and do not turn the fish.

FISH TACOS WITH FRESH SALSA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large tomatillo, husked, rinsed and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/4 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup instant flour (such as Wondra) or cornstarch
8 corn tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Make the salsa: Mix the tomatillo, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno in a bowl and season with salt.
  • Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Season the fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then toss with the flour in a bowl. Fry the fish in 2 batches, turning as needed, until golden brown and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt.
  • Fill the tortillas with the fish, lettuce and salsa. Serve the tacos with lime wedges.

FISH TACOS WITH HABANERO SALSA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons achiote paste
4 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Three 8-ounce snapper fillets
Eight 6-ounce flour tortillas, warmed
Shredded lettuce
Avocado slices
Habanero Salsa, recipe follows
4 small red, ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped habanero pepper
Salt

Steps:

  • Combine the achiote, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt. Rub the mixture on both sides of the fish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat grill, brush the fish with olive oil and grill for 4 minutes on each side for medium-well.
  • Mix all ingredients together. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calorie, Fat 10.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 63 milligrams, Sodium 946 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 4 grams

FISH TACOS WITH CITRUS SALSA



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Make and share this Fish Tacos With Citrus Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon premium chili powder (try ancho or chipotle)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb fish fillet, patted dry with a paper towel (sole, grouper, tilapia, monkfish, etc.)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas or 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 large roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 orange, segments separated and chopped (remove strings and any pith)
1 large lime, segments separated and chopped (remove strings and any pith)
3 green onions, white and green parts sliced
1 jalapeno, finely chopped (remove the seeds if you don't want it spicy)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, chile powder, salt and pepper. Dust the fillets on both sides with the flour mixture.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put the fillets in the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the fish flakes when you poke it with a fork. Remove to drain on a paper towel. Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and break each into a few big pieces.
  • Divide the fish evenly among the tortillas and top with the Citrus Salsa.
  • To Make Citrus Salsa: In a glass bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Mix again before serving. Makes 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 38.8, Sodium 503.3, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4, Protein 17.8

FISH TACOS WITH KUMQUAT SALSA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Sweet and sour kumquats add a funky note to this salsa that pairs wonderfully with the quick and easy pan-seared halibut. Build into tacos, or make burrito bowls!

Provided by Talia Goldstein

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup kumquats, seeded and small diced
¼ cup red onion, small
1 serrano chile, seeded and small diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro
1 lime
kosher salt
10 oz halibut fillet, cut into 2 fillets
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons grapeseed oil, or other neutral oil
1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
1 lime, juiced
6 flour tortillas, lightly charred
1 avocado, sliced
radish, for garnish
fresh cilantro leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the kumquat salsa: In a small bowl, stir together the kumquats, red onion, Fresno chile, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
  • Make the fish tacos: Season the halibut with the salt, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
  • Heat the grapeseed oil in a medium cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the halibut and cook, flipping once with a fish spatula, until seared and cooked through on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove the fish from the skillet and flake into large pieces with a fork.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the red cabbage with the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
  • Assemble the tacos: Add some of the red cabbage to the tortillas, then top with some of the fish, a spoonful of kumquat salsa, a few slices of avocado and radish, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
  • Enjoy!
  • RECIPE BY: Talia Goldstein

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Carbohydrate 105 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 14 grams

REFRESHING CUCUMBER SALSA



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Easy to make low calorie salsa that is great with fish tacos.

Provided by Walter Masten

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Spinach Dip Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ bunch fresh spinach, minced
1 cucumber, cubed
1 tomato, cubed
½ small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix spinach, cucumber, tomato, red onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 1 hour to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 191 mg, Sugar 1 g

FISH TACOS WITH CABBAGE SALSA AND YOGURT SAUCE



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Was a line cook at a Mexican place back in college and have been making these things ever since. Very easy to make, and the components are very interchangeable.

Provided by HAIDERZ

Categories     Mexican Fish Tacos

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ medium head cabbage, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, chopped, or more to taste
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup honey
4 medium limes, juiced, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or more to taste
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon sumac powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage, tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups cilantro, jalapeno pepper, honey, and 3/4 of the lime juice in a big bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix yogurt and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise in a small bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, remaining lime juice, dill, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne and season with salt. If it's too tart for your taste, add more mayonnaise.
  • Mix oregano, sumac, cumin, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon cayenne in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Rub spice mix onto both sides of the tilapia fillets.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tilapia and cook until blackened and fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat.
  • Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 30 to 60 seconds per side.
  • Put some blackened tilapia in each tortilla and top with cabbage salsa. Fold in half and return to the hot skillet to lightly crisp on each side. Serve immediately with yogurt sauce on the side, to be used as a dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 481.5 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, firm fish fillets for the best results.
  • Season the fish fillets liberally with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices before cooking.
  • Cook the fish fillets until they are flaky and cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Make the cucumber salsa ahead of time so that the flavors can meld.
  • Serve the fish tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

These fish tacos with cucumber salsa are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of spicy food or prefer a milder flavor, these tacos are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these fish tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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