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Cooking for a Cause: Grilled Chipotle Fish Tacos with Tequila-Lime Slaw and Avocado Crema

February is American Heart Month, and Chef Paul is serving up heart-healthy fish tacos rich in Omega-3 and packed with flavor! Tequila-lime slaw and avocado crema complete the meal. Try it out and let us know what you think, and follow us on social to see more from our kitchen.

INGREDIENTS

Fish Tacos

  • 2 lbs Salmon or any firm, sustainable fish variety
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 7 oz. can, chipotles in adobe
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 oz. fresh ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 flour tortillas

Tequila-Lime Slaw

  • 3 oz. high quality tequila
  • 2 fresh limes, juiced
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp celery seeds
  • 1/4 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Avocado Crema

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Garnishes

  • Fresh radish
  • Mexican cheese
  • Sliced jalapenos
  • Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine cumin, paprika, coriander, chipotles, lime zest and juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper in a food processor and puree until smooth
  • Pour the mixture over the fish and marinate for 10-20 minutes
  • Cook the fish in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
  • While the fish marinates and cooks, prepare the slaw by combining the tequila, lime juice and zest, apple cider vinegar, honey, canola oil, celery seeds, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl
  • Add the cabbage and stir until combined. Set aside.
  • Prepare the crema by combining sour cream, avocado, lime zest and juice, and cumin in a bowl. Mix until fully combined.
  • Char the tortillas over the grill for 30 seconds on each side
  • Assemble the tacos, placing fish, slaw, and crema, along with garnishes of choice, onto each tortilla