Jack Crevalle (Or Other Fish) Fish Tacos

"This is a dark red fish. Most people throw them back. Now I know why. But you can always use any fish you want to for the fish tacos."
 
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Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
8
Yields:
1 Batch
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ingredients

  • jack fish (also known as Jack Crevalle)
  • buttermilk (or milk with a tablespoon of white vinegar)
  • tortilla (flour or corn)
  • jalapeno, chopped
  • onion, chopped
  • tomatoes, chopped
  • lettuce, chopped
  • salsa (of choice regular, papaya, mango, whatever you prefer)
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directions

  • Fillet the Jack if small enough; otherwise, use a hacksaw to cut steaks 3/4 of an inch thick. Place in a freezer bag after barely covering the fish with buttermilk. Get as much air out of the bag as possible and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
  • Take the Jack out of the bag. The buttermilk will be dark pink and the Jack will be about the same shade. Don't dry it. Put it in a shallow baking pan and bake it at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Don't bother to preheat. When the 30 minutes are up, remove all bones and skin. Chop the meat.
  • Dampen your tortillas with a little water and heat in the microwave.
  • Lay all the ingredients out and let people build their own. Feel free to add guacamole or other yummy additions.
  • The number of people you serve will depend on the size of the fish. Leftovers are great!

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As I am in South Florida, I have many edible fruits and perennial veggies in my yard. So, I like to cook with them.
 
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