Fish Tacos with Pan Roasted Corn Salsa & Pickled Jicama

Last Updated on April 3, 2021 by Chef Mireille

These Fish Tacos with Pan Roasted Corn Salsa are loaded with fresh and bold flavors you’ll love. Plus we share our easy Pickled Jicama recipe to add a wonderfully tangy and bright crunch to your homemade fish tacos.

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I went to Mexico for some inspiration to create these Fish Tacos with Pan Roasted Corn Salsa & Pickled Jicama. This salsa is a little departure from traditional salsas in that I pureed it instead of leaving the vegetables whole and chunky.

The fish is fried for an extra crispy and incredibly delicious taste. Pieces of fried fish are layered with sweet and spicy roasted corn salsa and pieces of crunchy, zesty homemade pickled jicama so that every bite is bursting with bold flavors and great textures.

These tacos are excellent to enjoy as a relaxing meal on a spring or summer weekend, or anytime you’re craving a dinner that’s fun and flavorful.

Before we get to putting together the tacos, we have to prepare all the stuff that’s going to go inside. Continue reading for tips to make the best roasted corn salsa and our favorite pickled jicama recipe.

How to Make Pan Roasted Corn Salsa

Yield: approximately 3/4 cup
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time (Finishing Time): 5 minutes
Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ear of corn
• 2 scallions
• 1/2 red jalapeno
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/4 cup papaya puree
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Using a sharp knife, remove the corn kernels from the cob.
2. In a skillet, heat oil. Add corn and saute for 5 minutes on medium heat.
3. Chop cilantro, scallions and jalapeno.
4. Combine all ingredients in a blender of food processor and puree.

Easy Pickled Jicama Recipe

Prep Time: 5-8 minutes
Cook Time (Finishing Time): 2 hours
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients:

• 1/2 jicama
• 1/2 red jalapeno
• 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt

1. Thinly slice the jicama and jalapeno.
2. In a bowl, stir the sugar and the salt into the vinegar.
3. Add jicama and jalapeno.
4. Cover and leave in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Tips for How to Fry Fish

• Be sure to shake off excess flour so you don’t end up having fried fish with a clumpy batter.
• Season both the flour and fish itself with the salt to ensure well seasoned fish.
• Be sure to use enough oil to deep fry the fish. The fish should be completely submerged in the oil.

Tips for How to Assemble Fish Tacos with Corn Salsa & Pickled Jicama

• You will need 2 tortillas for each taco. Otherwise, the tacos will fall apart.
• Don’t overstuff the tacos otherwise they will be very messy to eat.

Here are some other garnishes you might also like to add to your Fish Tacos or enjoy along side them.

Taco Garnish Recipes

• Curtido – Pickled Cabbage Salad
• Jicama Pico de Gallo
• Mango Jicama Salad
• Salsa Verde
• Watermelon Salsa

You might also want to make Birria Tacos – Check out my Birria Recipe here!

Serve homemade fish tacos right away while warm.

The fried fish will keep well for a day or so in the fridge and reheated in the oven, but it won’t have quite the same great crispy texture and fresh flavor.

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More Delicious Mexican Recipes to Try

• Mexican Goat Stew
• Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde
• Nachos al Pastor
• Vegetarian Chayote Tacos
• Green Pozole (Pozole Verde)

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