Sunday, March 4, 2012

Cilantro Lime Tilapia Fish Tacos

Forgo the friday and fish fry and make these healthy delicious tilapia fish tacos you will not be disappointed.  I got this recipe from skinnytaste.com where you can find the best healthy recipes ever and if you are on Weight Watchers it gives the point values to make it easier on you. 


Recipe is below...my sister suggested drizzling the cilantro lime vinaigrette dressing I used on the pork recipe which gave it an added tasty bonus.


1 LB Fresh Tilapia Filets
2 Jalapeno Peppers (seeded and chopped)
1 Small Onion
4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
2 Cups chopped Tomatoes
1 Tsp Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Cilantro (stems removed)
Juice from half the lime
Corn Tortillas (I used corn/wheat tortillas with fiber by Mission)
Shredded Cabbage


In a skillet add olive oil, onion and garlic. Sautee until onion looks translucent.  Add tilapia and cook until you can flake it apart with a spoon. Once all flaked apart add peppers, tomatoes cilantro and juice from the lime. Cook for about 5 or so minutes. Add fish mixture top with cabbage and drizzle with cilantro lime vinaigrette that is listed below. 



Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

1/4 C lime juice from fresh limes
1/4 C white wine vinegar
4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 t kosher salt
2 t sugar
1 C canola

1/2 C roughly chopped cilantro, stems removed
In blender combine vinegar, lime juice, garlic, salt and sugar.
blend until combined. while blender is running, add oil in a steady stream. Add cilantro, and blend until cilantro is broken down, but still has some shape. Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving. 






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