Fish Taquitos

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cajun spice 
• 0.3 cup canola oil 
• 12 6-inch corn tortillas 
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
• 1 teaspoon oregano dried
• 1 pound shark fillets 
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

• paper towels
• oven
• baking pan
• toothpicks
• microwave
• deep fryer

Directions

1. Cut shark into strips 3/4 inch thick and 3 inches long.
2. Mix canola oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and Cajun style spice mix in a plastic container.
3. Place shark strips in container, and marinate for 1 hour.
4. Warm tortillas in a microwave to make them pliable.
5. Drain marinade, and pat shark dry with paper towels.
6. Place a strip of shark at one end of a tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
7. Heat oil in a deep fryer. Submerge taquitos in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, no more than 3 or 4 minutes each.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Place taquitos in a baking dish large enough to accommodate all twelve.
10. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
11. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.