Fish Tacos with Citrus Salsa
Served with citrus salsa, this recipe makes a delicious version of the much loved fish taco.
Servings: 8 servings (3 tacos per serving)
Ingredients
CITRUS SALSA:
- 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 teaspoons minced jalapeño peppers (seeded)
- ¾ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons orange juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
FISH TACOS:
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds fresh sea bass, swordfish, shark, tilapia, cod or pollack
- 2 dozen corn tortillas
Instructions
PREPARE THE CITRUS SALSA:
- Chop the orange segments. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss. Add additional salt and pepper as needed to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
MAKE THE FISH TACOS:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- In a 13x9-inch pyrex dish, combine the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the fish and toss to coat. Grill the fish on a grill rack, turning once, until crispy and cooked through, about 8 minutes total cooking time. Cover with foil until you are ready to assemble the tacos.
- Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas, in groups of 12, in foil and place in a 375° oven for about 10 minutes, until warm.
- To serve, crumble the fish into a tortilla, top with 1 tablespoon of salsa and 2 tablespoons of Cilantro Slaw (optional).
Notes
- If you are preparing this recipe as GLUTEN-FREE, just be sure to use a brand of corn tortillas that are known to be GF.
- Salsa can be prepared up to 2 days in advance.
- Serve with Cilantro Slaw. It's good inside the tacos as well as served alongside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg