Two Salads with One Fish

I really wanted fish tacos last night, so I got some fish and cooked it in the oven with lime juice, cilantro, diced hot chilis, salt and pepper on top.   Mmmmm on its own!

And I didn't want the tortilla, so I thought I'd make my favorite Chipotle Fish "Tacos" with Lettuce Tortillas.  But I was lazy and didn't want to deal with the mess of eating them.  So I deconstructed them and made a

Fish Taco in a Bowl

I used beet tops, cabbage, red peppers and avocado for the greens then mixed up a lemon juice vinaigrette with a touch of chili powder in it.  Delish!

AND there was fish left over for lunch today!  So I made

Red Green Salad with Fish

I used black kale, celery, and grated beets for the greens then topped them with Namprik Dressing.  The recipe I have is from a restaurant friend and makes a ton, so I guess when I make a smaller amount....

nearly equal parts of lime juice and fish sauce (a touch less) and light oil (I used almond oil today)

garlic

sambal oelek (normally I used finely diced jalapeños, but I had none)

a touch of something sweet (today I used honey)

Actual Namprik Recipe (lots and lots of Namprik)

1 tablespoon + 1 3/4 teaspoons jalapenos (1 cup)
1 tablespoon + 1 3/4 teaspoons garlic cloves (1 cup)
2 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar (1/2 cup)
3/4 cup + 2 1/2 teaspoons lime concentrate (8 cup)
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon + 1 3/4 teaspoons fish sauce (6 cup)
3/4 cup + 2 1/2 teaspoons canola oil (8 cup)

Chipotle Fish "Tacos" with Lettuce Tortillas

These are messy but oh, so delicious.  No grains.  Good for you!

You need:

FISH:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound white flaky fish fillet, like tilapia, snapper, or halibut

CHIPOTLE CREAM:
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper, in adobo sauce (careful!  it's hot!)
8 large, firm lettuce leaves
1 ½ cups shredded green cabbage (use pre-shredded coleslaw if you're rushed)
1 or 2 chopped roma tomatoes
¼ of a colorful sweet pepper
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges

DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the fish fillets and let marinate for 20 minutes.

Put the yogurt into a strainer lined with a paper towel and place over a bowl to drain and thicken for 20 minutes.

Remove the fish from the marinade and grill on a preheated grill or nonstick grill pan over a medium-high heat until cooked thorough, about 3 minutes per side.  Set the fish aside on a plate for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl combine the thickened yogurt, mayonnaise, and chipotle pepper (chopped).

Flake the fish with a fork. Top each tortilla with 1 tablespoon of the chipotle cream. Top with fish, cabbage, peppers, tomatoes and cilantro.

Definitely have some napkins ready!  Pick up the lettuce leaf like a taco shell and enjoy!

Nutrition Information
Calories 266 per serving
Carbs 22 g per serving (reduce this by excluding tomatoes)


Red Snapper
Red Snapper is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium. It is also a good source of Vitamin B6, Phosphorus and Potassium, and a very good source of Protein, Vitamin B12 and Selenium.  BUT - it's high in cholesterol.

Lettuce
Lettuce is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Folate, Iron, Potassium and Manganese.

Tomatoes
Tomatoes are low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. They are also a good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium and Manganese.  A large portion of calories in tomatoes come from sugars.

Red Pepper

This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Potassium and Manganese, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin B6 and Folate.

Cilantro

This food is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Thiamin and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

Mayonnaise

This is low carb!