Fish Tacos

Ingredients:  16 portions  

2 lbs.               Tilapia (6 fillets)

16                    Corn tortillas (6” in diameter)

One-half cup  Shredded iceberg lettuce

1                      Garlic clove, minced

1 cup               Pico de Gallo sauce

1 tsp                Chili powder

2 tbsp             Lime juice

One-half cup  Ground cumin

Preparation:

  • Marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and garlic. 
  • Place uncooked tilapia in a large dish and pour marinade over fish, cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Pre-heat gas grill to medium heat. (or if you use the oven, set the broiler on high).
  • Remove fish from marinade and grill or broil until flaky (a few minutes on each side).  Once fish is cooked through, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then cut into chunks.  Season lightly with salt, pepper and fresh lime juice.
  • Warm tortillas in microwave (or on the grill).  Serve tortillas with tilapia, lettuce, and fresh pico de gallo sauce.

Nutrition Information: (per portion)

Calories: 147 (45 calories from fat)

Total Fats: 5g  (Monounsaturated: 3.0g, Polyunsaturated: 1.0g; Saturated:1.0g; Trans Fat: 0)

Cholesterol: 3mg

Carbohydrates: 13g

Sugar: 1g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Protein: 13g

Sodium: 118mg  

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