Seared fish tacos; what types of fish? (cheap-ish)?

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I'm going to my farmers market for some fresh fish, but they don't have a wide selection as a whole fish market. Maybe about 1-1.5 dozen different fish.

I'm making a spice mix for my tacos and searing so I'll near a fish that's common enough I should find, but also somewhat cheap (No swordfish). I can also filet my own fish, so size isn't that big a deal.

Should I go for mackerel, snappers, basses (moderate activity fish), or go for flat fish? What about Halibut?

Bonus: Is it likely that flat fish are served seared, or should they preferably broiled due to low fat content.

Anonymous · Answer

Mahi-mahi.

John · Answer

I was curious too:  http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/best-fish-use-tacos

? · Answer

Go with a white fish.  Cod or halibut is most commonly used.

Anonymous · Answer

Any white fish.   Cod, snapper, rockfish.   Halibut is lovely but it's expensive.

Caoedhen · Answer

What you want is tilapia or crappie, or other mild fish. Fresh water bass is rather strong for tacos, sea bass would be OK I think.

Tilapia is very similar to crappie, is usually one of the least expensive fishes you can find, and can also be found whole or filleted.

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Seared fish tacos; what types of fish? (cheap-ish)?

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