Blackened Rockfish Tacos with Mango Salsa — Culinary Seasons
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Pacific Rockfish is a mild medium-firm flesh white fish that pairs well with many ingredients. Using Blackening seasoning to the fish gives a nice kick to the taco. The crema on the cabbage makes a nice slaw and the mango salsa gives a sweet bite. Squeeze some lime over the Blackened Rockfish Tacos with Mango Salsa and pause to enjoy the tropical flavor mellowing the spice.
Rockfish – A West Coast Staple
Pacific Rockfish habitat is found along rocky bottoms of the coast at a depth of 300-800 feet deep. Generally found off the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington and as far north as British Columbia and Alaska.
90 Species of Rockfish
There are several types of fish that fall into the Scorpaenidae family, several types of rockfish, rock perch, ocean perch, thornyheads, scorpionfishes and rockcod. All species of rockfish are wild caught. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch rates this fish as green for sustainability and many species of Scorpaenidae (rockfish family) as Marine Stewardship Council certified.
Rockfish have a higher percentage of protein than beef, chicken and pork plus these fish are lower in fat. Check out the Nutrient Data Chart at Positively Groundfish. If you haven’t had rockfish, give it a try. Rockfish are mild in flavor and are versatile in recipes.
Learn more about Rockfish Industry in the Exploring the Source Interview with Port Orford Sustainable Seafood
There are many fisheries both commercial and recreational that fish for rockfish during the year. Most months rockfish are abundant which makes the fish a sustainable option.
If you are on the west coast and are looking for a fun fishing trip, find a guide and catch yourself some rockfish.
Give the Blackened Rockfish with Mango Salsa a try; I am sure you will enjoy these tacos.
Enjoy!
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Chef Tony Zentgraf
The recipe is written for 2 tacos per person, totaling 8 tacos.The video below shows how fast the 4-6 oz Rockfish fillets are to cook, only about 3 minutes. Pin Recipe Share on Facebook
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