Sep 03 2008
Healthy Fish Tacos - Recipe of the Day
6-ounce tilapia fillet (or other firm white fish)
1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ jalapeño, diced (if desired)
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt
Pepper
4 corn tortillas
Garnishes:
1 cup shredded lettuce (or shredded cabbage)
½ cup diced tomatoes
½ avocado, sliced or diced
2 tablespoons salsa (optional)
Dollop plain low fat yogurt or sour cream (optional)
Place fish in dish and add oil, lime juice, jalapeño pepper and garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper and marinate for about 15 minutes. Prepare garnishes.
Heat the skillet on medium high heat; add fish and sauté about 6- 8 minutes or until it flakes with a fork. To soften tortillas, heat either in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
To assemble place shredded lettuce on tortilla; top with flaked fish and other garnishes as desired.