“Fried” Fish Tacos

by Arielle J on April 30, 2014

I love healthifying dishes. LOVE.

Because in order to feel fit,
there’s no need to deprive yourself of taste
and the goodness of food.

Here we have fish tacos, which taste just like
fried fish, but sauteed (not fried) in a
crispy batter of almond meal (versus fried in a white flour batter!)
Can I get a YUM?!

I had a Pre-Cinco de Mayo fiesta at my apartment
last weekend and my guest thought it was battered fish.
Nope. Just healthy amazingness packed with protein, fiber
and good fats!

“Fried” Fish Tacos
Ingredients:
– white fish (flounder, tilapia, cod) (1-2 pieces, per person)
– almond meal (approx 2 tbs, per person – may need more)
– eggs (approx 1-2 eggs, per person)
– blue corn taco shells or big piece of lettuce (like red chard, collard green, cabbage leaf)
– sea salt to taste
– pepper to taste
– coconut oil or grapeseed oil (or olive oil) (1 tsp per person)

Toppings:
– organic shredded cheese
– tomatoes, chopped
– cilantro, chopped
– lettuce, shredded (kale, romaine, collard greens, chard)
– sliced olives
– sliced jalapenos
– salsa
– guacamole
– red onions marinated in red wine vinegar or brown rice vinegar

Directions:
1. Whisk egg in a bowl and place in a dish or plate with sides
2. In another bowl, place almond meal, sea salt and pepper and mix it up
3. Take fish, lightly dip in egg (let remnants drip off)
4. Dip the egg fish into the almond meal mixture and coat until all sides are coated
5. Re-dip into egg and almond meal so the fish is fully coated
6. Place on pan with oil and sautee until both sides are crispy brown
7. While fish is cooking, place toppings in bowl and set up your “taco bar”

Voila!