Main Course: Fish Tacos
2 pounds white firm fish cut into one inch strips (we used tilapia when we made this the other night.
3/4 cup corn meal
3 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
8 6-inch flour tortillas
3 cups cabbage, shredded
2 cups cheese, shredded (we used Mexican cheese but cheddar or Monterrey Jack will work fine)
3 tomatoes chopped
1 cup black olives, chopped
Cut fish in strips as directed. Mix together corn meal, salt and chili powder. Roll the fish strips in the corn meal mixture and place in a single layer on a greased baking pan. Bake the fish in a preheated 400 degree oven until cooked through...about 12 -15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together the sour cream, milk, lemon juice, onion powder, oregano, salt and garlic powder in a bowl. Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spread some of the sour cream mixture on the tortilla and top with shredded cabbage. Add a few pieces of fish while still warm and top with your favorite cheese. Top with tomatoes and black olives and Salsa Fresca (recipe follows).
The Skinny: Use light sour cream and milk and fat free tortillas.
Salsa Fresca
6 medium tomatoes
4 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup Mexican beer
3 tsp. salt
1 medium onion chopped
2 fresh jalepeno peppers minced with seeds removed
3 tsp. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. sugar
Combine all ingredients, put in refrigerator and allow flavors to blend for at least two hours before serving. Use the best tomatoes you can find for this salsa.
The Skinny: You could use light beer but it really isn't necessary.
Sunburst Salad
3 oranges peeled and chopped
3 bananas sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 14-oz. can pineapple chunks with juice
2 large avocados, peeled and diced
1 14-oz. can white corn, drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 green pepper seeded and sliced
2 Tbsp. lime juice
In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
The Skinny: You could probably cut it down to one avocado without messing up this wonderful salad.
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