These tacos are light on the stomach and absolutely packed with the punchy notes of tomatillo, chilli, garlic and avo. They’re also really easy to make (perfect for a last-minute dinner idea!) and you can switch out the ingredients for any of your favourite taco toppings.
Wondering what tomatillos are? They’re a green tomato-like fruit with tart citrus notes. You can usually find them tinned in brine at your local supermarket.
Dive into the refreshing, vibrant flavours of Australian fish and homemade tomatillo salsa.
Prep time
20m
Cook time
30m
Serves
4
Ingredients
16
Ingredients
- 1 small tin tomatillos, drained
- 1 yellow onion, quartered with the skin on
- 4 cloves garlic with the skin on
- 1 long green chili, whole and pricked with a fork
- 1 handful coriander stalks
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 240g white fish (such as flathead)
- Mixed herbs
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/4 red cabbage, very finely sliced
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- Hot sauce, fresh coriander and lime wedges to serve (optional)
Method
Step 1:
Pre-heat the oven to max grill/broil.
Step 2:
Line a large baking tray with tinfoil and add the tomatillos, onion, garlic and chili. Place in the oven on the highest rack. Char all of the ingredients until they are nicely blackened on all sides, turning once or twice. This should take 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3:
Once charred, remove the skin from the onion and garlic. Place all the roasted veggies into a food processor along with coriander stalks, lime juice and fish sauce, and pulse until you have a chunky salsa. Set the salsa aside to cool slightly.
Step 4:
Meanwhile, cut your fish into 10cm pieces and lay out on the same tray. Drizzle over olive oil and lime zest, and season with mixed herbs. Char in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until done. Set the fish aside but keep warm under tinfoil.
Step 5:
Heat your tortillas according to the packet instructions.
Step 6:
Assemble your tacos using the cabbage, avocado, fish pieces and salsa. Use garnishes of your choice and enjoy!
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