Sundays at my house are pretty lazy, in fact for me to get out of my pajamas and into real clothes before 5 o'clock mass takes an act of Congress. Well, there was no formal legislation, but my friend Kate was having a birthday shindig, so that was cause enough! The kids and I got up early this Sunday and headed to church, but after an hour there we couldn't help but wonder...now what?! We're used to spending time in our jammies, cuddled up on the couch folding laundry and preparing for the week ahead - but this was a momentous occasion - I HAD SHOES ON (among other things). So, we tried something new and went on a hunt for the sunniest al fresco dining opportunity we could find. Our car led us to Agave on Bertrand where the sun beat down on the tables outside. PERFECT. I ordered what I usually order, the stuffed avocado salad (a must try), but I left with regret...those fish tacos. Sigh...what's a girl to do. Well, I couldn't NOT ignore my tummy's request, so here you are ladies and gents, my version of fish tacos. It's a simple way to get dinner on the table quickly and with no protest from the family. Mix up the toppings and pour yourself a margarita for a real treat! So this week when you hear "do we have dinner plans?" you can say "Go fish!"
Tilapia tacos with sour cream slaw and shaved jalapeno
Ingredients
8 whole tilapia filets (serves 4)
salt, red pepper, cumin, chili powder
1/4 c olive oil
1/8 c lime juice, or one fresh lime juiced
1/2 head of cabbage, any variety, chopped in ribbons
1/2 c light sour cream
3 TBS chopped cilantro
8 tortillas, any variety
Optional garnishes: fresh jalepeño, thinly sliced, baby greens, avocado, tomato salsa
Directions
- Whisk together olive oil and lime juice and allow filets to marinate for 10-15 minutes
- Heat grill pan or skillet on medium high heat, season fish with salt, red pepper, cumin and chili powder (can can be generous, the slaw will cool things down!)
- Cook on both sides until flaky, 3-5 minutes
- Assemble slaw dressing by adding cilantro and sour cream to a bowl and seasoning with salt & pepper, toss cabbage to coat
- Use your favorite greens to line the tortilla, with the fish and the slaw on top
- Garnish with your favorite salsa or thinly sliced jalepeño rounds. I'm not a big fan of seafood and cheese, but it's a great way to get the kids to try it!