Biggest Loser" Fish Tacos
Recipe: #22367
January 04, 2016
"This is out of the "Biggest Loser" Cookbook 140 calories, 18 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 8 g fiber, 480 mg sodium. Please increase the spices, especially if you enjoy spicy food."
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
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- FOR TACOS
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (144.2 g)
- Calories 162
- Total Fat - 3.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.1 g
- Cholesterol - 36.6 mg
- Sodium - 555.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 19.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.1 g
- Sugars - 2.4 g
- Protein - 13.7 g
- Calcium - 102 mg
- Iron - 2 mg
- Vitamin C - 13.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
TO MAKE THE FISH
Step 1
Place the fish in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with the lime juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chill powder (if desired).
Step 2
Cover, refrigerate, and marinate for about 30 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (or preheat the oven to 375 degrees).
Step 4
Lightly coat a 24"X12" piece of foil with olive oil cooking spray.
Step 5
Place the fish in a single layer in the center of the foil.
Step 6
Fold the foil over the fish and fold the ends upward to seal in the fish.
Step 7
Place the foil packet on the preheated grill.
Step 8
Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque.
Step 9
Remove from the grill.
TO ASSEMBLE TACOS
Step 10
Warp the tortillas in foil and place them on the grill to warm for 2 minutes.
Step 11
Spread about one-eighth of the mashed avocado on each tortilla and top with one-eight of the the fish.
Step 12
Sprinkle each with cheese, salsa, cilantro, cabbage, and hot sauce, if desired.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the fish, make sure to choose a firm white fish with a mild flavor, such as orange roughy, red snapper, or tilapia.
- To reduce the sodium content of the recipe, choose a low-sodium salsa and use freshly squeezed lime juice instead of bottled.
- Substitute orange roughy fish fillets with salmon fillets. This substitution will provide additional health benefits due to the high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon. Additionally, salmon is a more sustainable fish option than orange roughy.
- Substitute the whole wheat or stoneground corn tortillas with lettuce wraps. This substitution will reduce the carbohydrates in the recipe while still providing a crunchy texture. Additionally, lettuce wraps are a great low-calorie alternative to tortillas.
Vegetarian Variation Substitute the fish with 1 pound of firm tofu, cut into cubes. Marinate the tofu in the same lime juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili powder mixture for 30 minutes. Grill the tofu for 7 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Assemble the tacos as instructed.
Mexican Street Corn Salad - This creamy, spicy, and flavorful side dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Biggest Loser Fish Tacos. The combination of corn, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and mayo makes for a delicious and unique flavor. It's a great way to add some extra vegetables to your meal and adds a nice contrast to the tacos.
Black Bean and Avocado Salsa: This flavorful and healthy salsa is a great accompaniment to the Mexican Street Corn Salad and Biggest Loser Fish Tacos. The combination of black beans, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and lime juice makes for a delicious and nutritious side dish. It's a great way to add more vegetables to your meal and provides a nice contrast to the tacos.
FAQ
Q: How long should I marinate the fish?
A: Marinate the fish for about 30 minutes in the lime juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
Q: What type of fish should I use?
A: Any firm white fish will work, such as cod, haddock, or halibut.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The Biggest Loser Cookbook is based on the popular weight loss television show “The Biggest Loser”, which first aired in 2004 and has since gained a global following.
Fun Fact 2: The orange roughy fish used in this recipe is a deep-sea fish found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and is popular among celebrity chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver.