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Tilapia Tacos Supreme
Contributed by: Melinda
Oh wow! This is such a perfect meal. Vibrant flavors and
everything works so well together. Alhough it takes preparation,
everything is very simple and easy to do.
1 lb. Tilapia fillets
6 large corn tortillas
2 large heirloom tomatoes (I use the pineapple variety - they're a bit
sweeter)
1 medium red onion
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 ripe jalapeno pepper (I grow my own, so I use the red ones)
2 cups finely shredded cabbage
1 large grated carrot
2 cups finely shredded iceburg lettuce
2 medium garlic cloves
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 can black beans
1 large lime
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Hot Sauce
*See below for Alternate method for beans
1/2 cup red lentils
1 cup water
1 tbl tomato paste
1/2 onion, peeled and minced
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 chipotle chili (for mild heat)
1 tsp smoked paprika
Olive Oil
Salsa Fresca
- Cut tomatoes across the middle (not through stem end) and remove any
excess seeds if necessary
- Remove stem core and slice thinly into pieces
- Working a couple of pieces at a time, cut across and into 1/4 inch pieces
- Place into a medium bowl
- Cut red onion in half
- Peel one half and dice finely - add to tomatoes
- Peel and mince 1 garlic clove - add to tomatoes
- Remove stem from jalapeno and chop into very fine mince - add to
tomatoes
- Cut lime in half and squeeze half into tomatoes
- Add 1 tsp kosher salt
- Chop about half of the cilantro bunch coarsely. Add a few tablespoons
to the salsa.
- Set salsa fresca aside for flavors to combine
Black Beans
- Into a saucepan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil
- Peel remaining half of onion and garlic clove
- Finely dice onion and add to heated oil - cook until translucent
- Meanwhile, mince garlic - add to onion
- Pour in can of beans and add paprika
- Stir to combine and add 1 tsp of lime juice (residual from first half
or from remaining half)
- Allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes so some of the liquid will
evaporate
- Turn off heat and add remaining chopped cilantro
Alternate Method - Beans
- Sauté onion in oil
- Add garlic, chili, paprika, tomato paste and 1/2 tsp salt - cook and
stir until very well blened
- Add lentils and stir to coat with oil/paste mixture
- Add water and simmer over very low heat until lentils are tender - all
liquid should be absorbed
- Add additional salt to taste if desired
Tortillas
- Over medium, heat a cast iron skillet large enough for tortillas to lay flat
- When hot, brush the bottom with olive oil and lay in a tortilla
- Brush the top o the tortilla with olive oil
- Cook until very lightly browned, turn and cook on reverse until very
lightly browned
- Keep tortillas in a warm oven
Tilapia
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat
- When hot, add 2 tablespons olive oil
- Salt and pepper tilapia
- Place into the skillet
- Squeeze remaining lime half over fish
- Cook, turning once until done and flaky
To assemble: Place a tortilla on a plate, place some fish in the center,
top with a spoonful of beans and a nice mound of greens. Top with salsa
and hot sauce if desired as well as one or two of the remaining cilantro
stems.
See also Shortcut
Tacos Recipe for a simple version.
Questions about this recipe?
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= 30 minutes or less