Name: Soft Tacos with Fried Parsley and Lemon
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: About 4 cups vegetable oil for frying; 1 bunch curly parsley, coarse stems discarded; 1 small lemon, thinly sliced crosswise; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed; a deep-fat thermometer; lemon wedges

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Soft Tacos with Fried Parsley and LemonRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

Total Time
25 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

About 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

1 bunch curly parsley, coarse stems discarded

1 small lemon, thinly sliced crosswise

8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Equipment::

a deep-fat thermometer

Accompaniment:

lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 375°F in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart saucepan, then fry parsley (use caution; oil will spatter) until leaves are dark green, about 45 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to several layers of paper towels and season with salt.
Step 2
Return oil to 375°F, then fry lemon slices, stirring occasionally, until golden in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and season with salt. Serve parsley and lemon wrapped in tortillas.

TagsTaco Parsley Herbs & Spices Lemon Citrus Fruit Main Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Vegan 5 Ingredients or Fewer Fry Gourmet

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