Taquitos de Pescado con Salsa Roja (Crispy Fish Taquitos)
Little rolled corn tortillas filled with flaked fish and cheese, baked until crisp and served with red sauce for dunking.
Made with Lime crema (Mexican soured cream sauce) and Red enchilada sauce and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.89 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 200°C (180°C fan). Season the fish with lime juice and salt. Poach it in a pan with enough simmering water to cover for 5 to 6 minutes until it flakes. Drain well and flake into a bowl.
5 min 30 s - 2
Mix the fish with the mozzarella and spring onions.
- 3
Warm the tortillas, wrapped in a damp cloth, in a microwave for 30 seconds so they do not crack when rolled.
- 4
Put 2 tablespoons of filling along one edge of each tortilla and roll up tightly. Lay seam side down on a lined tray. Brush all over with the oil.
- 5
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and crisp. Meanwhile warm your ready made red enchilada sauce (see the base recipe).
16 min 40 s - 6
Serve with the lettuce, the warm red sauce for dipping and your ready made lime crema (see the base recipe).
Tips
- Warm the tortillas well before rolling. Cold corn tortillas split.
- Keep the filling in a neat line so the taquitos roll tightly and stay closed.
- Roll them seam side down on the tray so they do not unroll.
- Air fry at 190C for 8 to 10 minutes if you prefer.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh from the oven. Cool leftovers within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat in a hot oven until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I deep fry them?
Yes, in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Baking is easier and uses less oil, and they stay crisp.
Can I freeze them?
Freeze unbaked taquitos on a tray, then bag them for up to 1 month and bake from frozen for about 22 minutes until golden and hot all the way through.
What fish can I use?
Any firm white fish. Hake, haddock and pollock are good, and tinned tuna also works.
Are they dairy free?
Not as written. Leave out the mozzarella and the lime crema and serve with avocado slices instead.
More made with lime crema (mexican soured cream sauce)
Papas al Pastor (Roasted Pastor Potatoes with Lime Crema)
GFEFNFSopes de Frijol con Salsa Verde (Masa Cups with Beans)
GFEFNFSopes de Frijol y Queso (Thick Masa Cups with Beans and Cheese)
VEFNFCalabaza Asada con Mole y Crema de Lima (Roast Squash with Mole)
GFEFNFSee every dish made with lime crema (mexican soured cream sauce)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.