Grilled flathead for tacos

Name: Grilled flathead for tacos
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 400g flathead fillets, skin off or any white fish; zest of 1 lime; zest of 1 lemon; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 1/2 tbsp fennel seeds, roasted and crushed; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra; sea salt

Neil Perry

February 20, 2012

easyTime:< 30 mins

For classic fish tacos make a beer batter and fry the fish till crisp and cooked. Or try this healthier version.

Ingredients

400g flathead fillets, skin off or any white fish
zest of 1 lime
zest of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 tbsp fennel seeds, roasted and crushed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra
sea salt

Method

Sprinkle the fish with the lime and lemon zests, garlic, fennel seeds and 3 tbsp olive oil, and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Season the fish with salt. Place a little oil in a pan over a medium heat. Sear the fish for about 3 minutes on each side. Set it aside to rest for a few minutes, then serve.
To make a feast of it, serve with: