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Cajun Grilled Fish Tacos

May 8, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Bring your A game to Taco Tuesday with this quick and simple show stopper of a recipe!


Cajun Grilled Fish Tacos
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Servings Prep Time
4 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 20 minutes
Cajun Grilled Fish Tacos
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings Prep Time
4 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4-4 ounce tilapia fillets thawed (or other white fish)
  • 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • Non stick cooking spray
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Spicy Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise fat free
  • 1 chipotle pepper in Adobo sauce
  • 1/2 Tablespoon of lime juice
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  1. Preheat an indoor grill or heavy non-stick skillet to medium high heat.
  2. Pat tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and sprinkle each fillet with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
  3. Spray your indoor grill or non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray and cook fish for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork and has reached 145 degrees F.
  4. While the fish is cooking, place the mayonnaise, the chipotle pepper in adobo sauce and a dash of lime juice in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Or use 1 tablespoons of adobo sauce.
  5. To assemble tacos, spread the spicy mayonnaise on a corn tortilla and top with coleslaw mix, 1/2 of a fish fillet. chopped cilantro, and a dash of lime juice and any other toppings of your choice and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, fish, Grilling, protein, Seafood, spring, summer, tacos

Marinade Mexican Inspired

August 18, 2013 by Dinner Tonight

This marinade features classic flavors inspired by Mexican flavors, this easy marinade will be your go-to for flavorful meat. Check out our marinade tips to make you a master of marinades!

Marinade Mexican Inspired
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8 (4oz of meat per serving)
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8 (4oz of meat per serving)
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8 (4oz of meat per serving)
Servings
8 (4oz of meat per serving)
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. This marinade works best if it is made a day in advance so the flavors can blend.
  3. Marinate meat for about 6 hours.
Recipe Notes

Recipe makes enough marinade for 2 pounds of meat, serving size was based on a 4 ounce serving for a total of 8 servings.

This recipe is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, Chicken, marinade, Pork, Seafood, seasoning

Easy Cheesy Enchiladas

December 12, 2011 by Dinner Tonight

These easy cheesy enchiladas are going to be a hit on your dinner table! They are so simple to whip up and the perfect way to use leftover chicken!


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Ingredients
Ingredient for Enchiladas
  • 1 - 4 ounce package nonfat cream cheese
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
  • 12 ounces chunky salsa mild
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese reduced fat
  • 10 corn tortillas
Sauce
  • 2 cups plain yogurt nonfat
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
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  1. Heat cream cheese in large skillet over medium heat until soft.
  2. Stir in chicken and ½ cup of the salsa; mix well.
  3. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese; stir until melted.
  4. Spoon enchilada filling onto each tortilla; roll up.
  5. Place seam side down in baking dish.
  6. Top with remaining salsa and cheese.
  7. Bake at 350̊ F for about 15 minutes, or until heated through and through.
  8. Serve with yogurt sauce.
Recipe Notes

Easy Cheesy Enchiladas  Nutrition Facts Serving size (125g) servings per container 10  Amount per serving Calories	130					  % Daily Value Total Fat	3.5	g			4	%	 Saturated Fat	1.5	g			8	%	 Trans Fat	0	g					 Cholesterol	35	mg			12	%	 Sodium	410	mg			18	%	 Total Carbohydrate	8	g			3	%	 Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	 Total Sugars	4	g					 Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	 Protein	16	g					  Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	 Calcium	245	mg			20	%	 Iron	0	mg			0	%	 Potassium	212	mg			4	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cheesy, Chicken, easy, enchilada, enchiladas

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