Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw - 31g Carbs, 5g Fiber
From: American Institute for Cancer Research
Fresh Summer Fish
Warm summer nights are perfect for enjoying light, refreshing dinners.
This recipe for fresh fish tacos is low-calorie and delicate, with just
a little kick from the garlic, cumin and cilantro spice rub. Tilapia is
a good source of protein, vitamin B12 and selenium, which is being studied
for its role in reducing prostate cancer risk. Cook outside on the grill
and serve alongside simple black beans or a cool avocado salad.
12 small corn tortillas (or substitute with whole-wheat tortillas)
3 Tbsp canola oil divided
3 Tbsp lime juice, divided
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
2-3 cups thinly sliced cabbage, mix of red and white varieties
3 green onions sliced thinly
1 small red onion sliced thinly
1 large tomato chopped
1 lb Tilapia fish fillets
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
Canola oil cooking spray
6 lime wedges for garnish
Hot sauce (optional)
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
Place tortillas in aluminum foil and cover completely. When oven has
reached 300 degrees, place tortillas inside to warm. (This also could
be done on grill while fish is cooking.)
Combine 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro,
cabbage, green onions, red onion, and tomato dice in a bowl and set
aside.
Season fish with garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, remaining oil and cilantro,
and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Spray with cooking spray. Place fish on grill/pan, careful to only turn
once so it doesn't break apart. Let cook over medium high heat for about
4 minutes on first side and then about 2 minutes on second side. Let rest
on large plate for about 5 minutes. Carefully flake apart the fish into
roughly 1-inch size pieces.
Assemble tacos by placing fish and then slaw in each tortilla. Serve immediately with lime wedges and hot sauce, if desired.
Servings: 6
Nutrition per Serving: 274 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 1g Saturated Fat,
19g Protein, 31g Carbs, 5g Dietary Fiber, 165mg Sodium
