We like to prep everything and set the toppings in ramekins on the table buffet style and everyone assembles their fish tacos to their personal taste. If you don't like cod, you can substitute it for one of the other fish I mentioned above. Thanks for visiting our online home. Or, think of it as a white flag, waving at you from your freezer drawer, surrendering to your need for comfort food. This EASY Fish Tacos Recipe made with homemade cabbage slaw and the best fish taco sauce will become a family favorite. Slender Kitchen © 2020 Arandola, LLC. 1/4 green cabbage, thinly sliced. That sauce was to die for! ). … These fish tacos were amazing! Add avocado on top. This mango slaw is the perfect slaw for fish tacos, but you’ll find yourself eating it all by itself too, because it is that good! Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a6aff5742a47f469f2d57a41d9bf0723" );document.getElementById("b74da05fec").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. The chipotle ranch is a must! Olive oil, for drizzling. You can also use halibut, mahi mahi, snapper or grouper. Place the fish on a piece of foil and place on the grill. It has a slight kick to it from the hot sauce, you can adjust more or less hot sauce depending on how much heat you like in your sauce. This recipe calls for one pound for four servings. Set aside. Place the fish in the pan and sauté until browned and cooked through, flipping once, about 3-4 minutes … Even when nothing is working out right in my day, I know at the very least I have a few dependable, tasty recipes I can count on to make an easy, delicious dinner. Prepare the 2 bowls for the fish breading. Place the fish on a piece of foil and place on the grill. Instructions Combine flour, salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander in a medium-sized bowl. That’s wonderful! Heat large heavy nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Long story, short, I'd say about a quarter pound of fish per person should be plenty. You can also use lettuce wraps or low-carb tortillas if you're watching your carb consumption. These fish tacos are so good you might not want to wait. Grill/broil for 6-8 minutes or until flaky. The recipe was very good specially the flavor. Someday we’ll be enjoying the tilapia seasoned in the cast iron skillet-looks perfect! I found my favorite new food page . Baja fish tacos: This is a lighter version of a Baja classic, but those missing the creamy element can drizzle sour cream on the finished taco or add a little mayonnaise to the cabbage slaw. Try: I've found that the kinds of fish that holds up the best in a taco is a meatier, saltwater white fish, like cod. Don't worry — you should make this fish anyway. Now what you have is more salad and less taco, still delicious. Tacos are great on their own, but sometimes you want a little extra something, something. For the slaw: Put the lemon juice, orange juice, mustard, honey, basil and salt and pepper, to taste, in a blender and blend until smooth. I’ve only typed the word “slaw” three times so far and it already looks … Or, sometimes, I'll just microwave some canned black beans and add some hot sauce and a little parmesan cheese. I mean, really, what’s not t… These healthy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw couldn't be more delicious or easy for that matter. Squeeze lime juice over top and sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Tag @valentinascorner on Instagram and use hashtag #valentinascorner. Thanks for trying our recipe. So, we present our copycat version of BJ’s restaurant Fish Tacos. To batter fish, lightly coat all pieces in flour. The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method. Since I never know when my day is going to need rescuing by dinner time, I always make sure to have some cod or other meaty white fish in the freezer. All Rights Reserved, Stop wondering whats for dinner! This Garlic Lime Red Cabbage Slaw recipe only requires a bit of chopping then the fridge does all the work. . Toss with the cabnbage slaw, cilantro, and green onions. If you aren't a fan of spicy foods, you can leave the jalapeno off and flavor your fish with taco seasoning or another milder Mexican spice blend. Easy side dishes are the name of the game. for crunchy cabbage slaw : 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 1 Tbsp. Try a "deconstructed" taco — put your toppings in a bowl and layer the fish on top. Stir together the mayonnaise, lime juice, Stevia (honey), and cumin to create the dressing for the slaw. You want to make sure all of your toppings, slaw, and tortillas are already made before you cook the fish so you can serve the tacos right away. Snap a picture and show us what you made on Instagram or Facebook. Not only are they so easy to make, but they are also so filling and amazingly DELICIOUS! finely chopped cilantro 1/3 cup sour cream 1 Tbsp. It adds just the right kick to the fish tacos. Or, it really is the skillet, try using a different one. And, if I'm really stuck, I know I can easily customize these tacos to be basically whatever I need them to be. Learn more. Add in 2 tablespoons hosin sauce, juice of 3/4 lime, 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, honey, rice vinegar, and salt to taste. Fish thaws quickly, so that's not something I really have to take into account if I decide to make these tacos ahead of time (like, say, chicken or beef). 4 mild, flaky, white fish fillets, like tilefish. And when something is that amazing, you recreate it – of course! Shrimp cooks very quickly, making these tacos a great choice for a quick and colorful weekday meal. Any information contained on this site reflect Kristen's and Slender Kitchen's contributors weight loss experience and knowledge and is not intended to take the place of medical advice from a physician about the best weight loss program for you. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the hot sauce. You are your hubby sound amazing, I love your relationship. Tag us using @SlenderKitchen or #slenderkitchen. Fish tacos are made for hot summer days! What a sweet comment, Cynthia. https://www.yummly.com/recipes/fish-tacos-with-cabbage-slaw Add cooked fish to a tortilla. Prepare the red cabbage slaw: In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic until the salt and sugar dissolve. I won’t explain my tweaks but hubby and I looked at each other and said, ‘that sucked, when are we eating it again’ (inside joke of when it’s a major thumbs up ) 1 carrot, grated. Add ingredients from bowl 1 in one bowl and ingredients for bowl 2 in a separate bowl. † SmartPoints™ calculated by Slender Kitchen; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. corn tortillas (Use low carb tortillas or lettuce wraps for low carb), Roasted Balsamic Green Beans and Mushrooms, Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey Lime Dressing, Healthy up the tacos even more with a generous helping of simple. Just keep in mind your method of cooking, as bigger fillets of fish tend to hold up better than others. NOTE: For a quicker dinner, use a store-bought seasoning of choice. Next time, try patting on the flour mixture until it’ completely coated. Make them for your next Taco Tuesday and consider trying these Grilled Chicken Tacos and Steak Tacos as well. After trying fish tacos for the first time several years ago, I haven’t been able to go back to regular meat tacos since. 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