Citrus Fish Tacos
Citrus Fish Tacos might be a good recipe to expand your main course repertoire. This recipe serves 4 and costs $5.05 per serving. One portion of this dish contains about 26g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 312 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. If you have lettuce, corn tortillas, orange juice concentrate, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. 39 people were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Overall, this recipe earns a great spoonacular score of 96%. Similar recipes include Citrus Fish Tacos, Citrus Fish Tacos, and Baja Fish Tacos with Citrus Slaw.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and cut in half
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1-1/2 pounds halibut or cod, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 cups shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate, divided
1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning, divided
Equipment:
bowl
baking pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, 1 tablespoon lime juice and jalapeno pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Place fish in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the remaining orange juice concentrate, lime juice and taco seasoning. Pour over fish; toss gently to coat. Cover and bake at 375° for 12-16 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Place a spoonful of the fish mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce and pineapple salsa; roll up. Yield: 4 servings. Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face. Originally published as Citrus Fish Tacos in Light & TastyJune/July 2004, p11 Nutritional Facts 2 tacos equals 411 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 670 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 40 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, 1 tablespoon lime juice and jalapeno pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Place fish in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the remaining orange juice concentrate, lime juice and taco seasoning.
3. Pour over fish; toss gently to coat. Cover and bake at 375° for 12-16 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Place a spoonful of the fish mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce and pineapple salsa; roll up.
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