#NoMeatFridays: Try This Recipe For Fish Tacos During Lent
Angela Jenkins
| 3 min read
Fish tacos are a great way to make over traditional tacos. With all the health benefits fish have to offer, why not incorporate some into your next taco night or meatless Lent meal?
Health Benefits of Fish
Research has gone back and forth about whether or not it is safe to eat fish and in what quantity. The good news is that a recent study conducted by Harvard School of Public Health, found that yes, you definitely want to eat fish!
It is recommended that you eat up to two portions of fish a week. One portion of cooked fish is the size of a checkbook, about 3 ounces.
The way the fish is prepared is important if you are watching calories and heart health. Baking, broiling, steaming and poaching are the best ways to cook fish (watch the butter or oil when cooking). When fish is fried, a lot of health benefits are lost and extra calories and fat are added.
Researchers have found that the oils in some fish (salmon and mackerel in particular) decrease the stickiness of the blood, therefore reducing the blood from clotting. Super bonus!
Here are some other major benefits fish has to offer:
- Decreases the risk of death from heart disease by 1/3
- Reduces the risk of developing prostate cancer
- Decreases depression and postpartum depression
- Can smooth out age lines on the skin
- Regulates the body’s inflammation system, reducing arthritis symptoms
- Is high in protein and Omega-3 fatty acids
- Increases focus, reducing ADD and ADHD
- Improves vision
- Helps to treat ulcers
- Stabilizes mood
- Eases the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease
Grilled Fish Tacos
This recipes is from Delish.com.
Ingredients
Adobo-rubbed fish:
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons lime juice
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 pounds Mahimahi or Pacific Halibut ½ – ¾ inch thick, skinned and cut into 4 portions
2 Tablespoons lime juice
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 pounds Mahimahi or Pacific Halibut ½ – ¾ inch thick, skinned and cut into 4 portions
Coleslaw:
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2/3 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste
3 cups red or green cabbage, finely shredded
12 corn tortillas, warmed
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2/3 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste
3 cups red or green cabbage, finely shredded
12 corn tortillas, warmed
Directions
To prepare fish: Combine chili powder, lime juice, oil, cumin, onion powder, garlic power, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub adobo all over fish. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes for the fish to absorb the flavor.
To prepare coleslaw: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix until smooth and creamy. Add cabbage and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Just before grilling, oil the grill grates or use a grilling basket. Grill the fish until it is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to a platter and separate into large chunks.
Serve the tacos family-style by passing the fish, tortillas, coleslaw, and taco garnishes separately.
(Yields 6 servings. Two tacos is one serving at 319 calories, 9 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber and 31 grams of protein.)
What’s your favorite way to eat fish tacos?
Source: CNN Health
Photo credit: jpellgen
