Select the type of fish you prefer to use for your fish tacos. A fish that is firm when cooked works best. Some of the best varieties for fish tacos include swordfish, halibut, sea bass snapper, cod and shark because they retain a dense, firm texture when prepared. You will also need an oil such as olive or canola and herbs and spices of your choice.
Gather other ingredients you will need to prepare fish for tacos. Using a marinade such as lime or lemon juice is optional but adds extra flavor. Flour and cornmeal for batter are also optional.
Cut your fish into chunks using a sharp knife.
Dip the fish chunks into a bowl of water and allow them to soak for a few minutes. If you prefer, you can soak them in a marinade instead for 5 to 10 minutes.
Dry the chunks of fish gently by dabbing them with paper towel. This will help prevent splattering when you place them in the hot oil in the skillet.
Put a few spoonfuls of oil in a skillet on medium heat on your stove.
Roll the chunks of fish in flour or cornmeal, or a combination of both, if you want to bread them for the fish tacos. If you decide to bread them, you can also add seasonings to the flour mixture. Season the chunks of fish for fish tacos prior to putting them into the skillet if you are not breading them.
Put the fish chunks in the hot skillet and begin to cook them. Cooking times will depend on the thickness of the fish chunks, but should take 5 to 10 minutes.
Turn the fish chunks frequently while cooking them.
Remove the fish chunks from the heat source and add salt and pepper if desired. They are now ready to continue preparation of fish tacos.
Finished.
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