Fish Taquitos recipe

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Ingredients

1 pound shark fillets
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
¼ cup canola oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Nutrition Info

642.5 calories
carbohydrate: 25.1 g
cholesterol: 55.2 mg
fat: 51.3 g
fiber: 3.5 g
protein: 22.4 g
saturatedFat: 9.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 294.7 mg
sugar: 0.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Cut shark into strips 3/4 inch thick and 3 inches long. Mix canola oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and Cajun style spice mix in a plastic container. Place shark strips in container, and marinate for 1 hour.

  2. Warm tortillas in a microwave to make them pliable.

  3. Drain marinade, and pat shark dry with paper towels. Place a strip of shark at one end of a tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.

  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer. Submerge taquitos in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, no more than 3 or 4 minutes each. Drain on paper towels.

  5. Place taquitos in a baking dish large enough to accommodate all twelve. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Recipe Yield

1 dozen

Recipe Note

A seafood twist to a Mexican favorite;rolled taquitos made with shark. Serve with salsa, guacamole, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and sour cream. Enjoy!

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