Thursday, February 28, 2013

fishy tacos

fish {tilapia} tacos
This is like the fastest way to make some of the best fish tacos I've ever had! They taste fresh, clean, easy, healthy, gourmet and DELICIOUS... fresh-mex never looked or tasted so good!
Makes 6 small tacos
INGREDIENTS:
Fish:
-2 (5-ounce) tilapia filets {I get mine frozen at Costco and defrost them overnight in the fridge}
-2 teaspoons Chili-lime spice {I use a pre-mixed spice blend from pampered chef or sprinkle with a combination of chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, lime juice}
-1-2 teaspoons of coconut or olive oil
Cilantro-lime sauce:
-1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
-1 lime, juiced
-handful chopped cilantro
-1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
-sea salt and black pepper to taste
For serving:
-6 small corn tortillas 
-1 avocado, sliced
-1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
-handful cherry tomatoes, halved
-crumbled goat cheese or queso fresco
-chopped cabbage or spinach
-your favorite fresh salsa or pico de gallo
-lime wedges 

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and rub chili-lime spices onto both sides of fish. 
2. add oil to pan and heat for 30 seconds, then add fish and cook about 3-4 minutes each side (fish should be white throughout, slightly blackened outside, and flake easily).
3. while fish is cooking combine yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper for sauce.
4. when fish is done, set aside and turn skillet down to medium heat and warm tortillas 1 minute on each side (pile warmed tortillas on plate under paper towel to keep soft and warm).
5. cut each fish filet into 6 slices (2 per taco) and build your taco with your favorite toppings! Don't be shy with the veggies:)

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