Fresh Fish Tacos
Servings:4Serving Size:2 tacos with 1/3 cup slaw eachRecipe Cost:$6.52Cost per Serving:$1.63
You just can’t go wrong with these fresh, flavorful, and healthy fish tacos. Added bonus? They can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound mild fish filets (such as fresh water bass, catfish or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons fresh or bottled lime juice, divided
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup low fat mayonnaise
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 8 4.5-inch soft corn tortillas
Directions:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add fish fillets and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lime juice and taco seasoning.
- Cook the fish until it begins to turn white around the edges. Flip and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- While the fish cooks, stir together remaining lime juice, honey and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and onion to the dressing and mix to coat. If desired, add about ½ cup chopped cilantro to the cabbage mixture.
- Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave for one minute, until warm and pliable.
- Place 2 ounces fish and cup coleslaw mixture in each tortilla. Add toppingsof choice if desired.
Notes
Optional toppings:
Fresh chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced bell pepper
You can use fresh or frozen fish for this recipe. Either catch your own or catch a bargain at the grocery store when fish is on sale.
Source: Jackie Walters, Extension Specialist for Kentucky Nutrition Education Program, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
Nutrition facts per serving: 410 calories; 18g total fat; 1g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 60mg cholesterol; 290mg sodium; 39g carbohydrate; 3g fiber; 16g sugar; 23g protein; 6% Daily Value of vitamin A; 40% Daily Value of vitamin C; 6% Daily Value of calcium; 4% Daily Value of iron