Monday, January 9, 2012

Fish Tacos


Don't let an ugly picture detract from a good meal.  Fish tacos are quick, cheap, and a good way to get more fish in your diet.  I had been excited to try these, and they definitely have made it into our rotation!



White Fish Tacos
Adapted from Annie's Eats

For the fish:
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 tbsp. minced cilantro
¼ tsp. cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 lb. white fish (I used tilapia)
Salt

For the cilantro cream sauce:
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp. cilantro, minced
6 oz. nonfat greek yogurt (sour cream is fine too)
1 clove garlic, minced
Pepper, to taste

For serving:
Cherry tomatoes, quartered
Green onions, chopped
Red cabbage, shredded
6-inch flour tortillas

Directions:
Combine the lime juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, cilantro, cumin, and garlic in a pie plate or shallow dish.  Whisk together until well blended.  Place the fish in the mixture, turning to coat.  Let flavors blend 15-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the cilantro cream sauce.  Combine the lime juice, cilantro, greek yogurt, garlic and pepper in a small bowl.  Mix until well blended.  Refrigerate until ready to use.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.  Place the fish in the pan and cook, about 3 minutes.  Flip the fish and cook on the second side 2-3 minutes more.  Move to a plate, season with salt if wanted, and let rest for a few minutes.  Shred the fish into bite-sized pieces with two forks.

Assemble tacos on flour tortillas with shredded fish, cilantro cream sauce and toppings.

3 comments:

  1. What timing! Just pulled flounder out of the.freezer and was about to cruise the blogs looking for a recipe! Genius!

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