Fish Tacos with Jicama-Cilantro Coleslaw

Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Fish Tacos with Jicama-Cilantro Coleslaw
15 min.
8
475kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your lunch or dinner experience, these Fish Tacos with Jicama-Cilantro Coleslaw are sure to impress your taste buds and your guests! Bursting with flavor and made entirely without dairy, this refreshing dish is perfect for anyone seeking a lighter yet satisfying meal. With the delicious mahi-mahi marinated in zesty lime and cumin, every bite is a delightful explosion of taste and texture.

The contrast of the tender, perfectly cooked fish with the crunchy, vibrant jicama-cilantro coleslaw adds an exciting twist to traditional tacos. Each taco comes alive with fresh, healthful ingredients and is topped off with a smoky fire-roasted tomatillo-and-poblano salsa, ensuring every mouthful is a fiesta of flavor. Plus, the preparation time is a speedy 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy days or spontaneous gatherings.

Serving this colorful dish at your next meal will not only satisfy your hunger but also bring a lively burst of colors and flavors to your table. Whether it's a casual lunch or a vibrant dinner party, these Fish Tacos are a fantastic way to showcase how easy it can be to prepare a healthy, delicious, and totally dairy-free feast. So grab your tortillas and get ready to savor the taste of summer all year round!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • 24  flour tortilla 
  • tablespoons ground cumin 
  • servings jicama 
  •  lime 
  • 2.5 pounds mahi-mahi cut into 2-ounce pieces
  • servings radishes sliced
  • servings salsa verde 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Grate rind from lime, and squeeze juice to measure 3 tablespoons.
  2. Place rind and juice in a 1-gallon zip-top freezer bag.
  3. Add cumin and oil. Seal bag, and shake to combine.
  4. Add fish to marinade. Reseal bag, and turn to coat fish. Chill several hours.
  5. Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  6. Add fish, and cook 10 minutes or until browned on all sides.
  7. Remove each piece of fish from skillet when it is done. (Do not overcook.) Break fish into smaller chunks.
  8. Toast tortillas on both sides in a large skillet over medium heat while fish cooks. Cover tortillas, and keep warm.
  9. Spoon fish into tortillas; top with Jicama-Cilantro Coleslaw and Fire-roasted Tomatillo-and-Poblano Salsa.
  10. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories475kcal
Protein29.43%
Fat27.66%
Carbs42.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.75
Glycemic Load
14.62
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.07608714311%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
36.62mg
Hesperetin
3.6mg
Naringenin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.5mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:475.13kcal
23.76%
Fat:14.34g
22.06%
Saturated Fat:3.32g
20.78%
Carbohydrates:50.06g
16.69%
Net Carbohydrates:45.54g
16.56%
Sugar:6.61g
7.35%
Cholesterol:103.48mg
34.49%
Sodium:1042.57mg
45.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.33g
68.66%
Selenium:72.27µg
103.25%
Vitamin B3:12.86mg
64.3%
Phosphorus:408.87mg
40.89%
Iron:6.12mg
33.99%
Vitamin B6:0.67mg
33.59%
Vitamin B1:0.5mg
33.34%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.86%
Potassium:939.13mg
26.83%
Folate:107.13µg
26.78%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.5%
Magnesium:74.24mg
18.56%
Calcium:184.01mg
18.4%
Fiber:4.52g
18.08%
Vitamin C:12.55mg
15.22%
Vitamin B12:0.85µg
14.17%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.26%
Vitamin K:11.11µg
10.58%
Copper:0.2mg
9.98%
Vitamin A:482.65IU
9.65%
Zinc:1.37mg
9.16%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.61%
Source:My Recipes