Healthier Poached Fish Tacos

Name: Healthier Poached Fish Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia; 0.5 cup tequila; 1 medium lime, juiced; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 0.5 (8 ounce) container light sour cream; 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste; 0.75 (5.8 ounce) package hard taco shells; 0.5 head iceberg lettuce, chopped; 2 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium avocado, chopped

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Healthier alternative to the typical batter-dipped and fried fish tacos. Flavored with tequila, fresh lime juice, and fresh cilantro, and topped with a smoky chipotle cream.

Recipe by Nina Kelley

Published on January 6, 2016

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

8 tacos

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Ingredients

4 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia
½ cup tequila
1 medium lime, juiced
2 teaspoons canola oil
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ (8 ounce) container light sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste
¾ (5.8 ounce) package hard taco shells
½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 medium avocado, chopped

Directions

Place tilapia in a non-reactive container with tequila and lime juice. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
Heat canola oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add tilapia with tequila and lime juice. As the liquid comes to a simmer, break the tilapia up with a spatula until flaky and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in cilantro.
Combine sour cream and chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; stir until well combined.
Divide fish between the 8 taco shells. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

517	Calories
22g	Fat
31g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 517
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 230mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 34g
Vitamin C 19mg	97%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 1144mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.