Cooking the Books is a monthly (or so) series on the think fruitful blog where I share a recipe from a favorite cookbook or magazine.
Even though I may not have written it down, I had a mental summer bucket list, and making local fish tacos was on it!
Although I’m ready to move on to fall’s cooler weather and layering scarves and sweaters, I’m trying to get all that I can out of the end of summer’s foods.
When I decided to finally make some fish tacos, I started by getting really good local fish. Again, it’s still hard for me to believe that I can buy actual fresh fish, yeah for that! I got some beautiful tilapia from Locals Seafood. If you live around Raleigh, you can get their fish several days of the week and on Saturdays at the State Farmers Market!
Then, equipped with Bon Appetit’s recipe for the “Perfect Fish Tacos”, I was on my way. (On and my husband helped me cut the fish.)
We were really impressed with how crispy and fresh these tacos were. The batter is thick but comes off light and encapsulates the flaky fish inside.
Top your taco with some fresh guac, salsa or cowboy caviar (recipe to come) and you’re ready to party!
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I can’t wait to use this recipe to make some killer fish and chips (or mashed potatoes, perhaps) come this fall!
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