Fish Taco vs Shrimp Taco
Fish Taco tacos are white fish beer-battered and deep fried, or grilled; shrimp taco tacos are shrimp battered and fried, or grilled/sautéed. Same corn tortilla, different meat and different technique, so they taste and eat nothing alike. Order fish taco when you want shredded cabbage and a richer bite, shrimp taco when you want the lighter one.
The difference is the filling: Fish Taco uses white fish, Shrimp Taco uses shrimp.
What are fish taco? · What are shrimp taco?
Questions
What is a fish taco?
White fish (battered and fried, or grilled) in a warm tortilla, topped with shredded cabbage, a crema-based white sauce, pico de gallo and lime. The battered version is tied to Baja California and the town of Ensenada.
What kind of fish is used in fish tacos?
A firm, mild white fish. Battered versions usually use cod or pollock; grilled versions often use mahi-mahi, and tilapia, halibut and haddock all work.
Are fish tacos healthy?
The grilled version is one of the lighter tacos: lean protein, cabbage, a corn tortilla. The battered-and-fried version with a heavy crema sauce is much richer. The fish itself is a good source of protein and, if it is mahi-mahi or cod, low in fat.
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