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The Best Fish Taco recipe on the internet

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Maybe it comes from my complex of never liking to be told what to do or how to do it, OR maybe it’s just that I like to get creative in the kitchen, but I almost always change recipes that I find. Whether it is to make it vegetarian or pescetarian, make it paleo/whole30, make it cheaper, make it more kid friendly…. I make it my own. NEVERTHELESS, the best fish taco recipe that follows is derived from this one by Nutrition in the Kitch and developed into what it is after years making various iterations of these tacos at least once a week. Bonus: our kids will eat them if we go easy on the sriracha mayo!

Side note: Personally, the Siete foods almond flour tortillas make this dish (which is why they, among other things, are always on hand). Everything else can be modified to meet your diet, your lifestyle, your busy schedule.

Without further ado: the best fish taco recipe on the internet. You’re welcome.

best fish taco recipe
best fish taco recipe

The Best Fish Tacos

Jerk seasoning, kale and brussel sprout slaw, spicy asian dressing, and almond flour toritllas come together to create a flavorful taco that is out of this world. Sweet potato chips on the side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • Tilapia for 4 (For 2 tacos per person, I estimate this to be about 2 lbs of fish total. Use whatever white fish you like, or try shrimp!)
  • almond meal soft tortillas (the Siete brand ones are GREAT. Sub tortilla of your choice, or leave out the tortilla altogether – this is also great as a salad!)

Marinade/ Jerk Seasoning

  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp evoo

Slaw Ingredients

  • 1 bag kale salad mix (I use the pre-made sweet kale salad mixes you can buy in the bag salad section (but not any of the the packaged dressing/nuts/etc. inside) , but I've used arugua, too. Any mix of hearty/ bitter greens will do.)
  • 1 bag shredded brussel sprouts (if you don't like brussel sprouts, leave this out. they are one of my favorite foods so… I keep them in).
  • champagne vinaigrette (follow link below to this recipe)

Spicy Asian Dressing (follow link below to this recipe)

    Instructions
     

    • Make spicy asian dressing found here.
    • Preheat oven to 425.
    • Mix all the spices for the marinade/ jerk seasoning together, then add the lime juice and evoo. Combine.
    • Cover/ rub on the fish and let sit for at 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, once the oven is preheated, roast brussel sprouts tossed in a little evoo and salt for 15 minutes (or until the ends are just getting crispy). Remove from the oven and set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 400.
    • Roast fish in the oven for 15 minutes or until done.
    • Meanwhile, make the champagne vinagrette found here.
    • Toss kale salad mix, brussel sprouts, and champagne vinaigrette together. Set aside.
    • When fish is done, assemble tacos. Heat up a tortilla in a pan, add slaw, add a piece of fish, drizzle with the sauce, devour.
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    Did you give it a shot? How did you like it? What did change? Tell me in the comments below! Tag me in your pics on Instagram and Facebook! And don’t forget to Pin it!

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    Everyday Salad Dressings

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    Before you read: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Please read my disclosure for more info.

    Salads are one of my things.  I love to make them.  I love to serve them. I love to eat them. Every once in a while I’ll try something new or store-bought, but mostly I stick to a few tried-and-true everyday salad dressings that I can whip up using a few simple ingredients that I always have on hand.

    A few notes before you start:

    Invest in a good EVOO drizzling bottle.  And by invest I mean go to your local TJ Maxx or the like and spend $8 on one like this. It makes the whisking part easier when you can control the amount of oil that is going in.

    Make your own mayo. I make my own mayo – sometimes it’s because I’m feeling weird about chemical preservatives and sometimes it’s because we don’t have regular mayo but we DO have an egg, some olive oil, and a lime. (Spoiler alert: I include “my” mayo recipe below).

    Keep Coconut Aminos in stock – ALWAYS. Coconut Aminos is one of my secret weapons in the kitchen.  I add it to a lot of things – it adds a salty sweetness in a way that isn’t aggressive. It does not taste like coconut. It’s more of a background flavor that brings all the other flavors to life.

    I never measure any ingredient. Obviously I needed to measure in order to relay the recipe to you, but keep this in mind as your trying out each everyday salad dressing. Keep it casual. Tweak it to fit your taste. Have fun with it.

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    Dijon Vinaigrette

    Simple and classic. Goes great with pretty much everything, although my favorite use for this is to dress a beet salad!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Course Salad
    Servings 8 people

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons
    • Whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
    • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
    • 3/4 cup EVOO
    • salt + pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients except EVOO into a bowl/ measuring cup/ container.
    • Slowly begin whisking and add the EVOO gradually until the dressing is emulsified.
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    Balsamic Vinaigrette

    The balsamic vinegar brings a deeper flavor to this dressing. It balances the bitterness of greens like arugula and brussel sprouts, and it goes great in a strawberry and fresh mint salad.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Course Salad
    Servings 8 people

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons
    • Whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
    • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
    • Salt + Pepper (to taste)
    • 1/2 cup EVOO

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients except EVOO into a bowl/ measuring cup/ container.
    • Slowly begin whisking and add the EVOO gradually until the dressing is emulsified.
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    Champagne Vinaigrette

    Great for coleslaw or for a salad with hearty greens! This is not a delicate dressing; it packs a great acidic flavor punch.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people

    Equipment

    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/2 cup Champagne Vinegar (If you can't find this, you can sub sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar)
    • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
    • 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
    • 1 tsp ground coriander
    • 1 tsp celery salt
    • Fresh ground pepper (to season)
    • 1/2 cup EVOO

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients except EVOO into a bowl/ measuring cup/ container.
    • Slowly begin whisking and add the EVOO gradually until the dressing is emulsified.
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    Spicy Asian Dressing

    I call this a salad dressing but it's so much more. Use it as a dip for veggies (or french fries). Use it as a sauce over fish tacos. The sky is the limit!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Course Salad
    Servings 8 people

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons
    • Whisk
    • Optional: squeeze bottle

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/2 cup Mayo (use your own, or see bonus recipe below)
    • 4 tbsp Sriracha or Hot Sauce (I prefer Sriracha)
    • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
    • 2 tbsp sesame oil

    Instructions
     

    • Put all ingredients into a measuring cup/ bowl/ container and whisk to combine. Use immediately or chill in the fridge for better flavor.
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    Mayo

    This is a simple and quick recipe for clean mayo (chemical preservative free) and I'm sure others have similar recipes to this, so by no means would I consider this soley "my" recipe. Use as a base for dressings, sauces, aiolis, etc.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Course Condiment
    Servings 12 ounces

    Equipment

    • Immersion blender
    • Measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 egg
    • 3 tbsp lime juice (this is a rough estimate – 1-2 limes worth, depending on the lime)
    • Pinch kosher salt
    • 1 cup light olive oil (any oil will do, but the lighter the flavor the better)

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients in the bottom of a measuring cup (I use the container that comes with the immersion blender).
    • Fully immerse the immersion blender to the bottom of the container and turn it on.
    • Leave it there for 10-15 seconds. You will see the mayo begin to form from the bottom up.
    • Slowly pull the immersion blender up to incorporate all the oil. When the oil is no longer visible, you're done!
    • Store in an air-tight container in the fridge. Use the same expiration date as the one for the egg used to make it.
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    Have you tried any of these everyday salad dressings? Which one is your favorite? Got any of your own? Tell me in the comments below!

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    8 things to try from your organic market (the best food to try NOW!)

    Before you read: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Please read my disclosure for more info.

    Besides the always-fresh produce at killer prices, these are the items that keep me going back to our local organic market, Mom’s Market.

    (If you don’t have a Mom’s or something similar, GREAT NEWS: you can get some of these things on Amazon or Target, although it would be more cost efficient to find it locally.) Here are the best foods to try from your organic market:

    1. Safe Catch Tuna

    As a pescatarian, seafood is a main protein source for me (canned tuna probably 3-4 times a month) and as such it’s important that I am mindful of the amount of mercury consumed. Mercury levels vary by fish, with canned tuna having some of the highest levels of mercury (go here for a helpful chart). Safe Catch uses sustainable catching practices and is the only brand that tests each tuna to a limit that is three times lower than the FDA action limit. Tastes great, too!

    2. Siete Foods Grain-free Tortillas

    If you follow me on Instagram, you know our whole family loves these grain free tortillas from Siete Foods. Our favorite are the almond flour tortillas, but they also have tortillas made with cassava flour, chickpea flour, cashew flour, and cassava + chia. Not only are they better for you and your gut (I’m not a nutritionist; do a little research, get educated, and make a decision for your family) but they actually taste better and add flavor to what we are eating instead of acting simply as a vehicle. We use them to replace regular flour tortillas in meals like tacos, wraps, and my world famous “cheesy eggy roll-ups” (scrambled egg, cheese, turkey, all rolled up together).

    3. Siete Foods Grain-free Tortilla Chips

    Siete Foods has a plethora of additional products worth exploring, including these grain free tortilla chips. These are no “Tostitos” but they satisfy that salty crunch for me. The sea salt, ranch, lime, and sal y limón varieties are my favorite – we have yet to try the Nacho and Fuego flavors!

    4. Wild Kombucha

    After having tried Kombucha in the past and not loving it, I wasn’t looking to try a new kind. But, as it happens, one always finds things when one isn’t looking for it – enter Mobtown Fermentation‘s Wild Kombucha. (If you aren’t aware of the benefits of Kombucha, check out this article.) This kombucha isn’t overwhelmingly acidic – some varieties are a little more tart than others but still super tasty (i.e., the Tart Cherry Ginger) – it’s akin to delicately flavored bubble water. And it’s not “chunky” which for me is always a turn-off (obviously the kombucha isn’t clear, but there’s no chewing involved). The one downside? It’s a Baltimore-based company so unless you live in the area you can’t get it yet.

    5. Tessemae’s Ranch Dressing

    More often than not I prefer to make my own salad dressing but when I use the bottled stuff it’s almost always Tessemae‘s and specifically this Ranch Dressing. I would not have considered myself a “ranch” person before – I didn’t eat it on salad or dip veggies in it or put it on pizza – but this stuff is JUST SO GOOD. Now I’ll put it on just about anything. The best part? It’s all natural, dairy free, sugar free and gluten free – no artificial preservatives (whole30 approved and keto friendly, if you’re into that). And, don’t worry, this ranch dressing is just one of the MANY products Tessemae’s offers. You gotta check them out.

    6. Coconut Aminos

    So I kiiiiind of feel like I’m giving away my secret weapon with this one: Coconut Aminos. It’s advertised as a soy sauce alternative but the flavor is more mild and has a hint of sweetness. In addition to being an accompaniment to sushi, it adds another layer of flavor to things like sauces and stirfrys, but I use it mostly for salad dressings (stay tuned!).

    7. Swapples

    Imagine if a bagel and a waffle had a baby – and this baby was gluten-, grain-, wheat-, dairy-free (among other things). That’s a swapple. Most of the time I try to avoid processed or pre-made foods – so when time is limited and I need something I feel good about eating (and feel good AFTER eating) I reach for these. There are sweet and savory options and limitless ways to prepare them – our family’s favorite: fry a couple eggs and put them over a crispy Everything. Try the Tomato Basil as a base for mini pizzas, the Garlicky greens with a bowl of tomato soup, or the Cinnamon or Blueberry with your coffee in the morning or to satisfy a sweet tooth in the evening. You can usually get these online through the Swapples website, but they are currently closed while they transition to a new fulfillment center.

    8. Alden’s Organic Strawberry Round Sammies

    This list wouldn’t be complete without something sweet. These Strawberry Round Sammies from Alden’s Organic are simply delicious. The ice-cream is smooth and soft, even straight from the freezer (which means the kids don’t need to wait to bite into it) and the flavor brings to mind those strawberry shortcake ice-cream bars I used to have as a kid. I wish there was more than four in a box. The best part is that you can get them pretty much anywhere!

    I hope you have a chance to try some of these. Got anything to recommend to add to the list of the best foods to try NOW?? Let me know below!

    Hello world!

    Cate before a mirror was born out of a need for a creative outlet, a way to reach beyond the day-to-day and do more. It is time to look in the mirror and love what I see, and time to encourage that in others. I’m not just a regular mom, I’m a — no, I am. I am just a regular mom. I’m also a wife and an artist. A beauty and fashion junkie with a love/hate relationship with shopping. An aspiring DIY project finisher. A foodie and a traveler. May you find whatever you are looking for here.