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Baja Fish Tacos Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings , Portion: 1 taco
    • Calories: 326
    • Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 383mg
    • Carbohydrates: 36g
    • Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 30g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

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Try these crispy fish tacos instead of traditional beef recipes. The red cabbage slaw adds a bold crunch to these deliciously light tacos. Serve extra slaw on the side for a colorful presentation.

Ingredients

  • Cabbage Slaw

    • 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
    • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
    • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
    • Black pepper to taste
    • 1/2 cup jicama, peeled and julienned
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 small green cabbage, shredded
  • Tacos

    • 1/2 cup egg substitute
    • 1 Tbsp water
    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1 lb tilapia fillets (or other firm white fish), cut into 16 equal strips
    • 4 whole-grain flour tortillas (6-inch diameter)
    • 4 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
    • 4 lime wedges

Preparation

  • Cabbage Slaw

    • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice and black pepper until well blended. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, toss jicama with remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Add shredded cabbage, cilantro and mayonnaise mixture. Toss well.
    • Season with black pepper to taste. Chill, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 1 hour.
  • Tacos

    • Preheat oven to 350°.
    • In a small bowl, beat egg substitute with water; set aside. Place panko bread crumbs in shallow dish; set aside.
    • Rinse fish and pat dry; dip fish in egg mixture, then roll in panko crumbs. Lightly coat a rack with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange fillets on rack on top of a baking sheet.
    • Bake fillets, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. To make taco, on 1 tortilla, layer 1/2 cup of slaw and 4 strips of fish. Sprinkle with scallions and top with a lime wedge.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
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