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Crispy Baked Fish Tacos with Sriracha Lime Slaw

August 7, 2017 by Abby

Skip the oil and make Crispy Baked Fish Tacos with Sriracha Lime Slaw instead! You’ll get the crunch you love without all the grease and calories.

Skip the oil and make Crispy Baked Fish Tacos with Sriracha Lime Slaw instead! You'll get the crunch you love without all the grease and calories.

I have a tried and true crispy fish taco recipe that we love. It calls for frying the fish in a fluffy batter that is pretty much irresistible, even to J, who has mixed feelings when it comes to fish. Those fish tacos are perfect for special occasions, but since we don’t make it a habit of having fried food for dinner, I don’t make them often. I knew we needed a go-to crispy baked fish tacos recipe, but I also knew it would have to be pretty awesome to compete with the fried version we love.

This particular recipe has been cooking for a while. I tried a couple variations, all designed to maximize crispiness, but this is by far the best. I’m a sucker for panko bread crumbs, and I love a good spicy mayonnaise. The fish bakes up plenty crispy, but the cabbage takes it all the way. Ditch the messy oil and the extra calories and make Crispy Baked Fish Tacos with Sriracha Lime Slaw instead.

Skip the oil and make Crispy Baked Fish Tacos with Sriracha Lime Slaw instead! You'll get the crunch you love without all the grease and calories.

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Fresh Salmon Cakes with Balsamic Sauce

June 13, 2016 by Abby

This easy and delectable recipe combines fresh fish with a few simple ingredients to make salmon cakes with balsamic sauce.

From the moment I knew we’d be visiting my home state of Oregon during salmon season, I had my heart- and my taste buds- set on enjoying all kinds of fresh salmon awesomeness. My mom lives right on the Santiam River, which can be prime salmon-catching waters. I spent several weeks dreaming of the goodness we could cook up with fresh-caught fish.

My mom suggested making salmon cakes with balsamic sauce. I don’t have much experience preparing fresh fish, but I do have plenty of experience eating a variety of fish and seafood cakes, and I love balsamic vinegar. I immediately knew she had to make the recipe and I had to share it here.
This easy and delectable recipe combines fresh fish with a few simple ingredients to make salmon cakes with balsamic sauce.

My mom is a phenomenal cook; I never doubted these salmon cakes would be anything but extraordinary. The recipe is fairly simple and can be easily adapted to be gluten-free. Basically, she begins by poaching the salmon and mixing up the easy three ingredient sauce. She usually uses red wine vinegar instead of balsamic, but I love balsamic and this is my blog, so we’re going with it.

No spices or seasonings are added to the breadcrumbs; they really aren’t necessary because the fresh salmon is the star. You could go crazy and add garlic, diced onion, or the fresh herbs of your choice, but these salmon cakes really are perfect just the way they are.

We enjoyed the salmon cakes plain with the sauce for dipping. The salmon cakes would make great sliders, though; my mom suggests tossing chopped cabbage with the balsamic sauce to serve on top. You could also make the cakes smaller- bite-sized- if serving at a party.

This easy and delectable recipe combines fresh fish with a few simple ingredients to make salmon cakes with balsamic sauce.

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Crispy Fish Tacos with Cajun Mayo

April 27, 2016 by Abby

White fish is lightly battered, fried until crispy, and served with a slightly-spicy sauce for crispy fish tacos with Cajun mayo.

I haven’t always been a fan of seafood. I was super picky growing up and, even though I lived in the Pacific Northwest, I didn’t even try salmon until I was an adult. Gradually, though, my taste bud horizons expanded and I discovered the deliciousness of fish and shellfish.

Now, these fish tacos are a staple on our monthly menu plans. I realize fried fish isn’t too healthy, but we rarely fry anything at home and, and when it comes to breading and hot oil, I’d say we get the most bang for our frying buck by making these crispy fish tacos.

The batter puffs up and creates the perfect golden crunch around the tender, flaky fish. The Cajun mayo is light and provides just the right hint of heat. You could serve your tacos with lettuce or shredded cheese or salsa, but to be honest, we love to just let these two star ingredients shine.