Fish and Shellfish: Fish Dishes: Simple Fish Taco

A lighter fish taco, supplying one veggie serving.

Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date: January 10, 2012

Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 package (1¼ oz) taco seasoning, divided
1 lb cod or white fish fillets (4 total), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 cup shredded red and green cabbage
2 cup diced tomato
12 whole-wheat tortillas (6-inch), warmed

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, and 2 tablespoons seasoning mix.

In medium bowl, combine cod, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and remaining seasoning mix; pour into large skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cod flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Fill taco shells with fish mixture. Top with cabbage, tomato, sour cream mixture, lime juice, and taco sauce.

Variations:

Add a sprinkling of low-fat or nonfat grated cheese.

Serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional analysis.