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Blackened fish tacos
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If mahi-mahi isn’t available, you can make these tacos with any other whitefish, such as cod or halibut, or even shrimp.
- Paprika, ½ tsp(s)
- Thyme, dried, ¼ tsp(s), ground
- Onion powder, ½ tsp(s)
- Garlic powder, ½ tsp(s)
- Sugar, ½ tsp(s)
- Salt, ½ tsp(s)
- Black pepper, ¼ tsp(s), ground
- Cayenne pepper, 0.13 tsp(s), (1/8 tsp)
- Oregano, dried, ¼ tsp(s), ground
- Cumin, ground, 0.13 tsp(s), (1/8 tsp)
- Pineapple, ½ cup(s), chunks, cut into small cubes
- Roasted red peppers, ¼ cup(s), chopped
- Jalapeno pepper, ½ pepper(s), seeded and diced
- Cilantro, fresh, 2 tbsp(s)
- Red onion, chopped, 2 tbsp(s)
- Salt, 0.13 tsp(s), (1/8 tsp)
- Honey, 1 tsp(s)
- Mahi mahi, raw, 4 x 3 oz fillets
- Flour tortilla, 4 tortilla, medium (approx 6" dia), warmed
- Avocado, ½ medium avocado(s), chopped
- Feta cheese, reduced-fat, crumbled, ¼ cup(s)
Method
Prepare the Blackening spice by mixing together in a small bowl the paprika, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and cumin.
To make the Roasted red pepper pineapple salsa combine the pineapple, roasted red pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and honey.
To make the tacos, preheat the grill. Rub mahi-mahi with blackening spices for at least 4-5 minutes. Lightly coat with cooking spray on each side of fish fillets.
Grill fish for 3-4 minutes a side, depending on size of fillet, until you reach an internal temperature of 140°F.
To assemble tacos, place a warm tortilla on a plate. Top with 3 ounces fish, ¼ of the roasted red pepper pineapple salsa, ¼ of the chopped avocado, and 1 tablespoon feta cheese.
Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 4 servings
Food Groups
|
V
|
0.2 |
|
F
|
0.2 |
|
C
|
1.5 |
|
PD
|
0.9 |
|
Ft
|
0.9 |
|
S
|
0.1 |
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 267 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| - Saturated Fat | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 66.4 mg |
| Sodium | 755 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.2 g |
| - Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g |
| - Total Sugars | 4.9 g |
| -- Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.5 g |
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