We love tacos, and to celebrate that summer is still in full force, at least here in Florida, where the kids are still in vacation mode for 2 more weeks, I created some fish tacos filled with summer flavors.
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Tacos are so versatile and easy to make and are the ideal food for throwing a summer fiesta or get-together. Weekends are always very festive during the summer, and my parents usually come over. My kids love sharing time with los abuelos, and I always like to make something special. But I don’t have much time, so tacos are always a great option.
This weekend, I wanted something a little different, so I decided to make some delicious fish tacos with a sweet-and-spicy twist. I combined delicious avocados from Mexico, fresh mango, green chili, and a healthy chipotle crema for a refreshing fish taco filled with tropical flavors.
I ate fish tacos for the first time in Mexico City a long time ago, and I truly enjoy making dishes that remind me of my travels. The sweetness of the mango and the creamy texture of the avocado create a great balance with the spiciness of the fish and the chipotle crema and the fresh taste of the cilantro. These tacos are super healthy and a good size. Because I am using the Old El Paso flour tortillas, which are larger than the corn ones 2 tacos were enough to fill me up.
If you are an avocado addict like me, you will feel like you died and went to avocado heaven when you see all these avocado recipes that go well beyond a rocking guac. Yeah, there is everything from summer avocado salads to avocado soup!
It’s the food that brings everyone together. We like to gather around the kitchen, and everyone helps out. For the tacos, I like to put all the ingredients out separately to create a taco bar, so everyone can add what they want in the amount they want.
Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos With Avocado And Mango
Pan-seared fish tacos marinated in chipotle and lime, topped with red cabbage slaw, mango, avocado and a smoky chipotle yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1 pound firm white fish, such as cod or tilapia
- 2 medium limes, halved
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of garlic diced
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Slaw
- 1/2 small red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the Chipotle Yogurt
- ¼ cup natural yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chipotles in adobo sauce
For Serving
- 6 soft Old El Paso tortillas
- 2 Hass avocados
- 1 mango diced
- 1 can of Old El Paso green chili peppers
Instructions
- Place the fish in a baking dish. Add the juice of half a lime, garlic, chipotle chili powder, and a tablespoon of the oil.
- Season with salt and pepper and turn the fish in the marinade until evenly coated.
- Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Combine the cabbage and ¼ cup of the cilantro in a large bowl and squeeze half a lime over it.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Set the slaw aside.
- Coat a large frying pan with no-stick spray or 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
- Heat the pan over medium heat, add the fish, and cook for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Shred the fish and set aside.
- Combine yogurt and chipotles in a food processor, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the tortillas by heating a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla at a time, flipping to warm both sides, about 5 minutes total. Wrap the warm tortillas in a clean dishcloth and set aside while you prepare the fish.
- Assemble the taco: Add fish, slaw, mango, avocado, green chiles, and some additional fresh cilantro.
- Top with the Chipotle yogurt mixture.
Notes
- Since I’m using the larger Old El Paso flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas, two tacos are just right to fill an adult up.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 494Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 332mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 7gSugar: 6gProtein: 26g
Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard databases. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.
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I will like to try Slow-Cooker Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Wraps.
I’m trying out the Veggie Wrap today! 🙂
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Se mira muy delicioso!!
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Las Corn Quesadillas.. 🙂
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So many cosas ricas!!! But BB agrees that those boats se ven Buenisimos!! Also, some plantain chips or chicharrones in the guac would make a yummy original crunch and change it up a bit!
Un combinación que me gusta, aunque no la he preparado nunca, pero con esta receta si me atrevo.
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I have a Waffle Iron, and I want to try the Waffle Iron Quesadillas! They sound so delicious!
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Grilled Steak Fajita Boats
I would like to try the Southwestern Bean Combo
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Oh I love the Hoot Owl Taco Salads! Oh Carter would love having those for lunch! Fun! I also love the Guacamole Cheese Crisps twist!
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I want to try the Easy Cheesy Bean Dip recipe.
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And I love quac on toasted pita bread.
thank you
Oh I would love to try the Smoky Chicken Nachos! YUM! For Guac…would love to try their Mini Chicken and Guacamole Ten Minute Taco Boats™!
The Taco Pizza Rolls looks like a great schoolnight dinner.
And my guac always has to have chopped red onion. Nothing else will do.
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I want to try the Grilled Steak Fajita Boats.
The Taco pizza Rolls and I like adding onion to my guac.
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I want to try the Grilled Steak Fajita Boats.
I want to try the Nacho Crescent Pinwheels