White Fish
Seafood$8.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
White fish such as tilapia, red snapper, or sea bass is fundamental to Mexican coastal cooking. It is prepared as fish ceviche, Baja-style fish tacos, pescado a la veracruzana with tomatoes and olives, and fish tamales. It is marinated with lime and chile before grilling or frying for maximum flavor.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
White Fish, part of the fish and seafood section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos, Veracruz-Style Fish and Seafood Broth. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using white fish
Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos
Veracruz-Style Fish
Seafood Broth
Yucatan-Style Grilled Fish (Tikin Xic)
Ceviche Tostadas
Ceviche de Pescado (Mexican Fish Ceviche)
Zarandeado Grilled Fish
Pescado a la Talla (Charcoal-Grilled Butterflied Fish)
Tiritas de Pescado (Zihuatanejo Raw Fish Strips)
Mexican Chicken and Rice
Mexican Prawn Broth
Ceviche de Coco (Coconut Ceviche)
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use White Fish?
White Fish is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos and Veracruz-Style Fish. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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