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North Carolina Trout Tacos with Greens Slaw
Tacos make room for state-specific fish recipes that feel relaxed but still tied to place. They also keep more species in the regular rotation.
Tacos make room for state-specific fish recipes that feel relaxed but still tied to place. They also keep more species in the regular rotation.
Recipe Details
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 pound trout fillets
- 8 tortillas
- 2 cups shredded greens
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Season the fish with salt and chile powder and cook until flaky.
- Mix the shredded greens with lime juice and mayonnaise.
- Warm the tortillas and break the fish into large pieces.
- Build tacos with the slaw and hot sauce.
Why It Works In North Carolina
This recipe is tied to North Carolina through the species, the pantry direction, and the produce that already belongs to the place. It is meant to read as part of a state-first archive, not a generic outdoor cookbook.