Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Fish Tacos with Guacamole

Prep & cook time: 35 minutes

per serving: 547 calories; 35 grams protein; 32 grams total fat; 14 grams fiber; 7 grams saturated fat; 35 grams carbohydrates; 55 mgs cholesterol; 340 mgs sodium

2 halibut fillets (6 ounces each, can sub tilapia)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 avocado , pitted and flseh removed
1/4 jalapeƱo pepper , seeded and minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 plum tomato , seeded and chopped
1 green onion , thinly sliced on an angle
1/4 head Romaine lettuce, shredded
1/4 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 8-inch flour tortillas
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Preheat a grill pan or large skillet
over medium-high heat.
[1] Drizzle fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven.
[2] Grill fish until opaque, 4-5 minutes per side. Squeeze lime juice over fish and remove from grill pan. Flake with fork into large chunks.
[3] While fish is cooking, in a blender or food processor combine avocado, jalapeno, lemon juice, yogurt and salt and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in chopped tomatoes and green onions.
[4] Fill tortillas with flaked fish and top with guacamole, shredded lettuce and cheese.

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