Sonoran Style Tacos refers to a soft corn or flour tortilla, not fried, and milder flavors, including a green chili flavor, instead of red.
Ingredients
¼cupavocado crema
1cuppico de gallo
2tablespoonsfresh lime juice, fresh squeezed (about one average sized lime)
½cupred cabbage thinly shredded
1poundmahi mahi or other mild white fish
4teaspoonschopped cilantro
1pinchKosher Salt
1pinchfreshly ground black pepper
8each corn tortillas(about 6 inches)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine cabbage, fresh squeezed lime juice and cilantro. Mix well and allow to sit at room temperature while you complete the rest of the preparation.
Portion the fish into 8 equal pieces. Season lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
Preheat an oven safe sauté pan (stainless steel, no plastic handle) on high heat until fully heated; preheat oven to 450F.
Add just enough canola, olive or avocado oil to the pan to lightly coat the bottom, then carefully place the fish in the pan and sauté for about two minutes per side, then place the whole sauté pan in the pre-heated oven and bake until cooked through , 8-10 minutes. Remove fish from oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
Warm corn tortillas over an open flame or in a sauté pan to soften, then lay two overlapping side by side on each plate; place a piece of fish in the center of each tortilla, and top with the cilantro lime cabbage mixture.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve with black beans, fresh pico de gallo, and avocado crema.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Avocado Crema Puree the flesh of 1 whole avocado in food processor until smooth. Add 1/4 cup light mayo and blend until fully incorporated. Serving size is one tablespoon.
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