Best Recipe for Fish Fajitas with Spicy Salsa Verde
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds mahi mahi, skin removed
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 fresh lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- Salsa Verde, recipe follows
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 1/2 pound tomatillos
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Sal and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut the fish into 1-inch strips and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with lime juice.
- With a rag or paper towel, grease the grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place fish on grill gently; and cook for 3 minutes on each side, turning carefully with tongs.
- On the cooler outer edges of the grill place the tortillas to warm them. Transfer the warmed tortillas to a plate or a wide shallow bowl lined with a clean kitchen towel. Fold the edges of the towel over tortillas to keep them warm.
- To assemble, divide the fish among tortillas and top with salsa verde and avocado slices. Squeeze lime juice over the avocado and roll up the tortillas.
- Salsa Verde:
- Recipe courtesy Bobby Deen
- Remove papery husks from tomatillos and rinse well. Cut in half and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place under a broiler for about 5 to 7 minutes to lightly blacken the skin.
- Place tomatillos, lime juice, onions, cilantro, jalapeno peppers and sugar in a food processor or blender and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve with chips or as a salsa accompaniment to Mexican dishes.
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