Margarita Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Ancho chili powder has a darker color and spicier flavor than regular chili powder. It adds a spicy kick to this festive feast. Black beans and seafood play a key role in these tasty tacos.
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh or frozen swordfish, halibut, or mahi mahi steaks, cut 1 inch thick
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1/2 cup margarita drink mix (no alcohol)
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1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
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1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 large mango, seeded, peeled and chopped
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2/3 cup chopped seeded tomato (1 large)
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2 to 4 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion (1)
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1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder* or regular chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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8 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
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2 cups shredded fresh leaf lettuce or spinach
Directions
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Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish, pat dry with paper towels. Cut fish into 3/4-inch strips. For marinade, in a shallow dish stir together margarita mix and jerk seasoning. Add fish strips, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, turning fish once or twice.
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Meanwhile, for salsa, in a large bowl stir together the beans, mango, tomato, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, ancho chili powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Drain fish, discarding marinade. In a 10-inch skillet cook fish in hot oil over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with tested with a fork, turning fish occasionally. Meanwhile, heat tortillas according to package directions. Fill tortillas with lettuce, fish strips, and mango salsa. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
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*Note: Ancho chile powder is made from ground ancho chiles (dried poblanos). Find it with the spices in your supermarket.
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Make-ahead directions: The salsa can be made ahead and chilled for up to 2 hours. If chilled, it should be allowed to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and so it doesn't chill the fish when you add it to the tacos.
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Fish Tostadas: Prepare as above, except substitute 8 corn tostada shells for the flour tortillas. Top tostada shells with lettuce, fish strips, and salsa.
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Serving suggestion: Prepare a boxed Mexican or Spanish rice pilaf mix to serve with the fish tacos.
Nutrition information
Calories 522, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 58 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 36 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 23%, Iron 47%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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