If you love tacos but want a healthier alternative, Tilapia is packed with health benefits and is a great way to change things up for dinner. Check out this recipe for Fish Tacos with Yogurt Sauce from Chef LaLa.
Find the recipe for Fish Tacos with Yogurt Sauce below.
Makes 12 Tacos
Ingredients
½ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons light sour cream
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
½ lime, juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1½ pounds tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas
3 cups finely shredded red and green cabbage
1¼ cups finely chopped tomatoes
Directions
1. Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, red pepper, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Mix cornstarch, salt and pepper on large, flat plate. Place fish in cornstarch mixture; turn to coat both sides with cornstarch mixture.
3. Heat oil in large skillet. Shake excess cornstarch off fish; place fish in pan. Cook fish 3 minutes; turn fish and cook 3 more minutes. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
4. Place tortillas on grill or griddle over medium heat 10 seconds on each side, or until beginning to bubble and brown lightly. Fill tortillas with fish. Top with sauce, cabbage and tomatoes
Per Serving: 193 calories, 5.6g fat (.9g saturated, 2.5g monounsaturated, 1.6g polyunsaturated), 26mg chole)erol, 383mg sodium, 21.4g carbohydrate (1.4g dietary %ber), 13.8g protein
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