Fish Taco Bites
 
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Nothing says SUMMER like fish tacos, which bring up colorful images of sun and surf! Turn those fish taco dreams into adorable appetizers with these Fish Taco Bites: pan-fried fish on top of an extra creamy white sauce in a crispy Phyllo cup!
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Serves: 8 (5-6 bites per serving)
Ingredients
White Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1 (8-ounce) brick Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Other Ingredients:
  • 1 (1-pound) cod filet (mine was about 1-inch thick)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 (15-count) packages phyllo cups, baked according to package directions and cooled
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. Make the White Sauce: Beat softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese on high until soft and fluffy. Add mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, and garlic sauce and beat until smooth. Transfer to a zip-top bag and place in the refrigerator to chill.
  2. Make the cod: Pat the filet dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Sprinkle the flour on a plate and dredge both sides of the filet through it, tapping off the excess. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and a pinch of flour dropped in sizzles upon contact. Pan-fry the cod filet for 3-5 minutes on the first side, until golden brown. Flip and pan-fry for about 2 more minutes, or until golden brown and the fish is cooked through. Remove the filet to a cutting board to cool for 10 minutes. Slice the filet into 45 bite-sized pieces (let's be honest: it's easier to pull it apart. Wash your hands first!)
  3. Assemble the bites: Cut off one corner of the white sauce zip-top bag and pipe a dollop of white sauce into the bottom of each phyllo cup. Top the white sauce with a piece of fish, a thin radish round, and a cilantro leaf. Repeat until all cups are filled. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Willow Bird Baking at https://willowbirdbaking.com/2016/08/04/fish-taco-bites/