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NUOC CHAM SALSA:

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp fish sauce

2 tsp sugar

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 Fresno or serrano chile, seeds removed, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

¼ c finely chopped cilantro

Kosher salt

TACOS:

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1 2" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

1½ tsp Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp Morton kosher salt

1 tsp ground turmeric

5 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided

Freshly ground black pepper

1½ lb skinless, boneless cod or halibut fillets, cut into 2" pieces

1 bunch scallions, dark green parts only, cut into 2" lengths

½ bunch dill, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped

12 corn tortillas, warmed

Shredded red cabbage, thinly sliced Fresno or serrano chiles, chopped cilantro, crushed salted dry-roasted peanuts, and lime wedges (for serving)

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1. Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add tomatoes, onion, chile, garlic, and cilantro; toss gently to combine. Taste and season with kosher salt if needed. DO AHEAD: Salsa can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

2. Whisk together garlic, ginger, salt, turmeric, and 3 Tbsp vegetable oil in a medium bowl; season with freshly ground black pepper. Add fish and toss gently to coat. Let sit 5–10 minutes.

3. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Cook fish, turning occasionally, until golden brown around edges and just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add scallions and dill; cook, stirring gently, until scallions are wilted, about 30 seconds. Using a fork, gently break apart fish into large flakes.

4. Serve fish directly from skillet. Build tacos with tortillas, warmed, fish, nuoc cham salsa, shredded red cabbage, thinly sliced Fresno or serrano chiles, chopped cilantro, and crushed salted dry-roasted peanuts. Serve with lime wedges. DO AHEAD: Fish can be marinated 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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