Catch to camp - The Field Kitchen
Smoky Smallmouth Bass Tacos
18 minutes prep
12 minutes cook or dry
4 yield
Spiced smallmouth bass with cabbage, lime, and warm tortillas.
Recipe reviewed 2026-07-21 · Identification and food safety are part of the method
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds cleaned smallmouth bass fillets
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 8 tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 lime
- Yogurt or crema
Method
- Keep fish cold and cut into large pieces.
- Coat with oil and paprika.
- Cook in a hot skillet until the center reaches 145 F.
- Flake into tortillas and top with cabbage, lime, and yogurt.
Field note & safety
Confirm current fishing rules and consumption advisories before keeping a catch. Keep it cold, prevent cross-contamination, and cook fish or shellfish to 145 F measured in the thickest part.
