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Simply summer

Tacos are always a hit at my house, and with this dish, the delicious avocado sauce pulls everything together. Sometimes, I make it to serve with taco chips as a fabulous dip.

MEXICAN FISH TACOS WITH AVOCADO AND JALAPEÑO SAUCE

1 large avocado
⅓ cup packed coriander leaves, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve
¼ cup sliced jalapeños in brine, drained
1 tbsp jalapeño brine
2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
sea salt
700g fish fillets
¼ cup Mexican spice mix (I used Culley’s)
olive oil for cooking

TO SERVE

10 x 15cm flour tortillas, warmed
250g sour cream
1 bag purchased coleslaw juice from lime wedges

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