Friday, March 20, 2015

FODMAP Friendly Friday Fish Tacos

I couldn't think of a word for tacos that started with an "F" otherwise that title would have been even more epic!

I always have a hard time deciding what to make for dinner on Fridays, mainly because I feel like I've used up a lot of good ideas by then, or I'm just feeling lazy and unmotivated and just want something easy. My mom suggested we go out for dinner but I'm just not feeling comfortable with this whole special diet yet and garlic and onion is in EVERYTHING. So I've been trying to limit the number of times I eat out if at all possible.

At one point during the day, the idea of fish tacos came to me and I was sold. Then when I got to the grocery store, fresh tilapia was on sale and I was even MORE sold! And then I found these awesome uncooked gluten-free tortillas to use! (THEY WERE SOOOOO GOOD)



This was a HUGE hit. It turns out that my dad had fish tacos for lunch at a restaurant and he said mine were way better. Win!  These are super easy to make and really healthy!

For the marinade you'll need:

  • 1.5 lbs tilapia or other white flaky fish
  • Garlic olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Lime juice
  • Salt
Put the fish in a ziplock bag and add enough olive oil, lemon juice, and lime juice to just cover the fish. Add just a little salt and seal up the bag. Let it sit in the marinade for 30 min. (If you only have 15, that's okay, just let it sit for as long as you can)



For the seasoning:

  • Equal parts (I used 1/4 tsp of each):
    • Salt
    • Sugar
    • Cumin
    • Ground coriander (I used McCormick's Roasted Coriander)
    • Chipotle chili powder
    • Oregano


When you are ready to cook the fish, pull it out of the bag and put it into a nice hot pan that's got some olive oil in it. Sprinkle the fish LIGHTLY with the seasoning. It really packs a punch so you don't need a lot. If you want it spicier, then you can add some more. Cook the fish for a few minutes on each side till it is nice and flaky. 

For the slaw topping:
  • 1 lb coleslaw mix
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 pinches of salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil (I used orange and lemon infused, but you can use regular olive oil and add a little lemon and orange zest)
  • 1 tsp lime juice
Mix all of these together. And try to let it sit for a bit if you can.

Warm up some tortillas, top with fish, slaw, and a little bit of cotija cheese, and you've got an amazing meal. 


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