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Sizzling Turmeric-Dill Fish Tacos

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Sizzling TurmericDill Fish Tacos on plate
Photograph by Peden + Munk, food styling by Diana Yen, Prop Styling by Hannah Ferrara

Scarfing down fish tacos by the beach captures the essence of California living—a true ode to summer for me. This dish is a mash-up between fish tacos and Chả Cá Lã Vọng—a Vietnamese dish featuring a sizzling platter of ginger-turmeric fish tossed in a fragrant mixture of scallions and loads of dill. Aromatic, crispy chunks of turmeric-y fish get tucked into tortillas and topped with a sweet, salty, funky nuoc cham salsa. For laid-back cooks, the big bonus here is the fun do-it-yourself element; serve your fish sizzling from the skillet with warm tortillas and toppings ready to go at the table for guests to assemble.

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