Crispy Seafood Taco Rolls with Lime Crema

The dish looks like Crispy Seafood Taco Rolls — flour tortillas stuffed with seafood, cheese, and vegetables, breaded and fried until golden, then sliced and served with a creamy lime sauce, pickled onions, radishes, and microgreens.

Ingredients

Filling

• 300 g white fish (cod, haddock, or mahi-mahi), cooked and flaked

• 150 g shrimp, chopped and cooked

• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

• ½ cup cabbage, finely shredded

• 1 jalapeño, diced

• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Rolls

• 4 large flour tortillas

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• Vegetable oil for frying

Lime Crema

• ½ cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Salt to taste

Garnish

• Pickled red onions

• Thinly sliced radishes

• Microgreens

• Fresh herbs

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

1. Mix fish, shrimp, cheese, cabbage, jalapeño, and cilantro.

2. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Assemble

1. Place filling in the center of each tortilla.

2. Roll tightly like a burrito.

3. Brush edges with beaten egg to seal.

3. Bread and Fry

1. Coat rolls lightly with egg.

2. Roll in panko breadcrumbs.

3. Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until golden.

4. Drain on paper towels.

4. Make Lime Crema

1. Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and salt.

5. Serve

1. Slice rolls diagonally.

2. Drizzle with lime crema.

3. Garnish with onions, radishes, and microgreens.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

• Calories: 450–550

• Protein: 25–30 g

• Carbohydrates: 30–35 g

• Fat: 22–28 g

Flavor Profile

• Crispy golden exterior

• Creamy seafood filling

• Melted cheese richness

• Tangy lime crema

• Fresh crunch from vegetables and garnishes

Serving Suggestions

• Mango salsa

• Avocado crema

• Mexican street corn

• Cilantro-lime rice

• Fresh guacamole

Chef's Tip

For the clean spiral slices shown in the photo, chill the fried rolls for 5 minutes before cutting with a sharp serrated knife. This helps the filling stay intact and creates a restaurant-quality presentation. 🌮🦐✨