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Korean Fish Tacos with Sriracha Sauce
Korean Fish Tacos with Sriracha Sauce is a delightful dish that marries the bold flavors of Korea with the classic Mexican taco. The fish is marinated in a savory blend of gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil, then grilled to perfection. Served on warm tortillas with tangy kimchi and a spicy Sriracha sauce that’s been whipped up with sour cream, mayonnaise, and a hint of lime, these tacos are a fusion feast that’s sure to please. With a prep time of just 30 minutes, this recipe serves six and is ideal for a unique and flavorful meal.
Korean Fish Tacos Recipe
Korean Fish Tacos with Sriracha Sauce
Recipe Notes
- Advance Prep: 30 minutes for marinating the fish
- Yield: Serves 6
- Method: Direct grilling
- Equipment: Flexible grill basket or wire grid for cooking the fish
Ingredients
For the Sriracha Sauce:
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha (Thai hot sauce), or your favorite hot sauce
For the fish and marinade:
- 1/4 cup Korean chile/bean paste (gochujang)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 4 scallions, both white and green parts trimmed and finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons Korean chile powder or hot paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds skinless grouper, halibut, or striped bass fillets
- Small corn or flour tortillas, for serving
- 1 1/2 cups prepared kimchi or very thinly sliced napa cabbage, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Recipe Steps
Step 1: Make the Sriracha Sauce: In a small food processor or blender, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, cilantro leaves, lime juice, and sriracha. Blend until fairly smooth. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until serving time.
Step 2: Make the marinade: Place the chile paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, garlic, sugar, chile powder, and pepper in a nonreactive mixing bowl and whisk to mix. Place the fish in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the fish. Turn to coat completely. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat it to medium-high. Oil the grill basket or wire grid well with vegetable oil. Drain any excess marinade from the fish and discard the marinade. Arrange the fish fillets in a single layer in the basket and lock, or arrange the fish on the grill grid. Place the basket or grill grid on the hot grate. Grill the fish until the fish is white and translucent and breaks into firm flakes when pressed with a finger, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Step 4: Arrange the fish on a platter and serve with the tortillas, kimchi, lime wedges, and Sriracha Sauce.
Recipe Tips
Use an expandable grill basket to grill the fish.
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