San Diego Summer Fish Tacos with Rudi’s Gluten Free Tortillas

Summer and California go hand in hand, even if you live all the way in Massachusetts.  I have many fond memories of the menu at Cessy Taco Shop in Carlsbad, CA (Elsa’s mom used to own it!) so here’s my recipe for gluten-free San Diego-inspired fish tacos featuring Rudi’s yummy new gluten-free tortillas.  This recipe is perfectly sized for two hungry people.  Got more folks coming over?  Just double or triple!  Don’t forget the extra pico de gallo with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

What You Need:

Batter
1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
2 tablespoons ground corn flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup of water

Sauce
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Fish Fry
1 quart oil for frying
1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
4 Rudi’s gluten-free plain tortillas
1/4 medium head cabbage, finely shredded

What You Do:

1. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder and salt. Blend egg and water then quickly stir into the flour mixture.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Stir in fresh lime juice. Season with jalapeno, oregano and cayenne.
3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).  *I used a deep-sided pan but only because my father taught me how.  YOU should use a deep-fryer…it’s safer!
4. Wash and pat dry the fish pieces.  Lightly flour and dip into batter.  Fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
5. Dampen two paper towels and place tortillas between them on a plate.  Microwave for 1 minute.
6. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla and top with shredded cabbage and white sauce.

Now, listen up!  Rudi’s sent me samples of their awesome new gluten-free tortillas.  I liked them so I decided to create a recipe around them.  I was not compensated for anything and am writing this because it’s a great product that I enjoy.