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Blackened fish tacos

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Lunch & Light Meals
Servings
4

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
Vegetables
0.2
F
Fruits
0.2
C
Carbohydrates
1.5
PD
Protein/Dairy
0.9
Ft
Fats
0.9
S
Sweets
0.1

Nutrition Facts

Calories267
Total Fat8 g
- Saturated Fat2.1 g
Cholesterol66.4 mg
Sodium755 mg
Total Carbohydrate27.2 g
- Dietary Fiber3.6 g
- Total Sugars4.9 g
-- Added Sugars0 g
Protein21.5 g
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