Prep time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Servings: 8
Ingredients
FISH
- 2 pounds cod fillets
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
SLAW
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (red or green)
- 1 cup micro-greens, chopped
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- ¾ cup nonfat sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¾ cup salsa
- 8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
Live Well Tips
- Fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which is important in overall health.
- Use homemade corn tortillas to create a completely unique dish!
- Top with any fresh herbs to brighten the flavor.
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place fish in a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix lime juice, tomato, onion, cilantro, oil, peppers and salt. Spoon the mixture on top of fish. Cover dish loosely with aluminum foil to keep fish moist.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until fish is opaque and separates easily with a fork. If you have a food thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 145 degrees F.
- For the slaw: In a large bowl, mix cabbage, micro-greens, and onion. Add sour cream and salsa; stir until mixed.
- Divide cooked fish among tortillas. Add 1/4 cup of slaw to each. Fold over and enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Cook Together! Making Recipe with Kids
Tacos are a quick and easy dish to make with the kids! Add any type of fish your child enjoys or create a taco salad by leaving out the tortillas.
Easy Tasks
- Gather ingredients and equipment
- Wash fresh foods, drain, and pat dry
- Mix together marinade ingredients
Intermediate Tasks
- Measure all ingredients
- Mix fish with marinade and cover
- Juice limes
- Pick cilantro
Difficult Tasks
- Lay fish out on baking sheet and put into oven
- Chop tomato, onion, cabbage, micro-greens, and green onion
- Cut limes to juice
- Fill tortillas with fish and slaw
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 taco: Calories–190; Protein–21g; Carbohydrate–20g; Total Fat–2.5g; Saturated Fat–0g; Cholesterol–45mg; Fiber–1g; Sodium–250mg; Vitamin C–25%; Vitamin A–3%; Iron–6%; Calcium–6%
Adapted from OSU Extension Food Hero