Friday, July 19, 2013

grilled or pan seared fish tacos

a healthier version of this classic west coast street food uses pan seared or grilled fish instead of fried fish.  makes about 6 tacos.

ingredients:
2 tilapia or whitefish filets, seasoned with the following spices:
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne or chipotle powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lime zest

1 T olive oil or canola oil

1 cup coleslaw mix (or shred your own cabbage & carrots) , mixed in a bowl with:
1 6 oz cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 lime, juiced
large pinch of sugar, salt, and black pepper

6 soft corn or flour tortillas (taco size)
fresh avocado slices
handful of cilantro, rough chopped
extra limes wedges

directions:
-heat 1 T oil over medium high heat in a large skillet on the stove or prepare grill by preheating and brush oil on fresh filets
-add filets to pan or grill, cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until easily flaked with a fork, transfer to serving plate
-heat your tortillas a bit by placing them in the pan or on the grill for about 15-20 seconds on each side
-divide the fish up between the tortillas and top with abundant amount of the slaw, avocado, and cilantro. serve with extra lime wedges.



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