It's All Good!
These crunchy fish tacos are a fun way to eat a serving of seafood, veggies, and whole grains. Top the tacos with low fat cheese and add a side of fruit to create a complete and well-balanced meal with all five food groups.
Ingredients
Fish sticks
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1 lb. white fish like cod or tilapia, cut into 1/2” strips
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1 large egg white
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1/3 cup cornmeal
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1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
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1 Tbsp. taco seasoning
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¼ tsp. salt
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¼ tsp. black pepper
Slaw
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1 16 oz bag shredded cabbage
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¼ cup chopped cilantro
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3 Tbsp. lime juice
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 Tbsp. honey
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1 ½ Tbsp. white or apple cider vinegar
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Assembly
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8 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
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1 avocado, sliced or diced
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Place the fish into a large bowl. Add the egg white to the bowl, and toss
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the fish with the egg white until coated.
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Combine the cornmeal, panko, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, and sprinkle the mixture over the fish. Toss once more to coat.
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Spread the fish sticks onto a baking sheet, and bake for 14 minutes. flipping the sticks over after 7 minutes.
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While the fish sticks are in the oven, combine the lime juice, garlic, honey, and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
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Pour the dressing over the shredded cabbage, add the cilantro, and toss together to make the slaw.
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To assemble, warm the tortillas. Add two fish sticks and ¼ cup of slaw to each tortilla. Top with avocado.