Fish Taquitos

Fish Taquitos
You can never have too many Mexican recipes, so give Fish Taquitos a try. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 323 calories, 12g of protein, and 26g of fat. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up cajun seasoning, oregano, shark fillets, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cut shark into strips 3/4 inch thick and 3 inches long.
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Mix canola oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and Cajun style spice mix in a plastic container.
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Place shark strips in container, and marinate for 1 hour.
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Warm tortillas in a microwave to make them pliable.
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Drain marinade, and pat shark dry with paper towels.
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Place a strip of shark at one end of a tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer. Submerge taquitos in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, no more than 3 or 4 minutes each.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Place taquitos in a baking dish large enough to accommodate all twelve.
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Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Mexican on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. One wine you could try is Jimmy John's Vin De Sandwich Pinot Noir. It has 4.7 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 30 dollars.
Jimmy John's Vin De Sandwich Pinot Noir
Jimmy John's Vin De Sandwich Pinot Noir
The Pinot Noir was produced and bottled by The Folk Machine winery, and winemaker Kenny Likitprakong.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 50 m.
Servings12
Health Score2
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