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Cheater's tacos with corn salad

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Kayb's Notes: I love me a fish taco. And once someone finally let me in on the secret of fixing fish tacos in a hurry at home, they went on my regular rotation. The secret? Grocery store freezer case fish...
I love me a fish taco. And once someone finally let me in on the secret of fixing fish tacos in a hurry at home, they went on my regular rotation. The secret? Grocery store freezer case fish sticks. Get the good quality -- none of your "best value" stuff here -- do Gorton's, or Mrs. Paul's, and the extra crispy is best. Cook in the oven, or fry if you're not worried about saturated fats. But do top with this luscious black bean and corn salsa, which is a mainstay in my refrigerator all year round. Sorry I don't have a pic, but it's such a ubiquitous part of my menu I don't think I've ever photographed it!

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Serves 4

Black bean and corn salsa:

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Ask a question about this ingredient

2 ears corn, roasted and kernels cut off, or 1 can whole kernel corn Ask a question about this ingredient

1 jar fire-roasted red peppers, diced Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon smoked pimenton Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon cumin Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

4 tablespoons neutral flavored oil (I use canola) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons lime juice Ask a question about this ingredient

Fish tacos:

1 recipe black bean and corn salsa Ask a question about this ingredient

12 corn tortillas Ask a question about this ingredient

12 2-oz fish sticks Ask a question about this ingredient

1 avocado Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon cayenne Ask a question about this ingredient

juice of one lime Ask a question about this ingredient

Combine beans, corn, seasonings, lime juice and salad oil. Set aside.
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Cook fish sticks according to package directions or your preference. Err on the side of extra crunchy coating.
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Blend avocado with lime juice, salt and cayenne.
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Assemble tacos. Spread guacamole in taco shell; top with fish stick, spoon black bean and corn salsa on top.
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Eat immediately, with prodigious quanties of Negro Modela Especial beer!
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3 Comments on Cheater's tacos with corn salad

sdebrango added 11 months ago

Fish taco's are wonderful and the addition of your corn and black bean salsa is taking it to another level.

Kayb added 11 months ago

I couldn't believe how easy and good they were with fish sticks. And the black bean and corn salsa...well, I'll eat that with most anything except cereal for breakfast, and if the cereal is rice, then that's doable, too!

sdebrango added 11 months ago

I agree love bean and corn salad. I eat with crab cakes all the time now I have to try with a fish taco, Delish!