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    Home » Recipe » Course & Meal Type » Chicken & Turkey » 15 Minute Fish Tacos with Chipotle Sauce

    Posted on: May 4, 2015 · Modified: Sep 25, 2022 by honeywhatscooking · 9 Comments

    15 Minute Fish Tacos with Chipotle Sauce

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    I know I keep saying I’ll post more, but getting back to posting on a regular basis has been a rather slow process for me.  My apologies.


    My brain is consumed with so many new recipes that I wanna test, share and write about, but setting time aside to cook, photograph and write feels like a chore at times.  I’m trying.  DSC_0146

    For a while there I was stuck in a rut, but lately I've been forcing myself to do things I wanna do, get out more, and surround myself with positive people.  DSC_0171

    If you've been following me on social media, I’m sure you've realized that I've been cooking more wholesome meals lately, and to tell you the truth, I’m actually enjoying it.  It feels good eating a proper home-cooked meal as opposed to salads, oatmeal, and omelettes for dinner. DSC_0183

    Now let’s talk Fish Tacos.  At Trader Joe’s I spotted these Battered Halibut Gluten-Free Fillets which I had to try since they only had about 170 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 9 grams of protein in 2 pieces, not terribly bad.  Additionally, the corn & wheat tortillas are also from Trader Joe’s which are fantastic!DSC_0233

    When I bought them I instantly knew I wanted to make FIsh Tacos, yeah it’s an easy way out, but they taste so good you’d never know the fish is store bought.  DSC_0179

    What makes these tacos authentic and delicious is the chipotle sauce topped over salsa verde, fish, shredded cabbage, radish, avocado, and cilantro.DSC_0144

    Trust me, these Fish Tacos are outrageously delicious and they take less than 15 minutes to make!!!  That’s right!  Make them for Cinco de Mayo!DSC_0227


    NUTRITION: Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Battered Halibut is high in sodium, however it is a good source of Protein and low in saturated fat.  For a healthier alternative, use grilled fish.
    Trader Joe’s Corn & Wheat Tortilla are a good source of Protein. 
    Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamins B6, C and K.  It is also a very good source of Fiber and Folic Acid. 
    Avocados are rich in Antioxidants and are a good source of Fiber, Folic Acid, and Vitamins B6, C, E and K.
    Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce is a good source of Fiber and Vitamin A.
    Sour Cream contains virtually no nutrition, however this recipe contains very little sour cream.  For a healthier alternative use Fage 2% Greek Yogurt.

    INGREDIENTS:
    for the chipotle sauce (enough for 2-3 tacos):

    • Sour Cream – 1 tbsp  (you can use reduced-fat as well)
    • La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – 1 pepper (chopped with seeds and all, use less if you can’t handle spice)
    • Fresh Lime Juice – 1 tsp
    • Water – 1 tbsp

    for the fish tacos (makes 2 tacos = 1 serving):

    • Trader Joe’s Corn & Wheat Tortillas – 1 tortilla per taco (heated up)
    • Whole Foods Salsa Roasted Verde – 1 spoonful per taco
    • Trader Joe’s Battered Halibut Gluten-Free – 2 pieces (baked)
    • Shredded Cabbage – small handful (shredded)
    • Radish – 2 pieces (grated)
    • Avocado – 2 slices per taco (sliced lengthwise)
    • Fresh Cilantro – small handful (chopped)
    • Chipotle Sauce – 1-2 spoonful per taco



    DIRECTIONS:
    1. Bake the battered halibut based on the instructions on the box.  I used my toaster oven.
    2. In the meantime, make the Chipotle Sauce.
    3. Use one pepper chopped with the seeds and all, use less if you can’t handle heat.  The sauce was pretty spicy which I prefer.IMG_4107
    4. Add the chipotle to the sour cream along with lime juice and water.  Stir.
    5. In the meantime, get your veggies together.  Shredded cabbage, grated radish, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado.
    6. Once the fish is done, using a paper towel blot the access oil.
    7. Now heat up the tortillas, I just baked them in my toaster oven for a couple minutes on each side.
    8. Slice the halibut.
    9. Assemble as follows.  Spoon salsa verde over the tortilla, top with halibut, top with cabbage and radish, top with avocado and cilantro.

    10. Top with chipotle sauce.
    11. Serve immediately.  Delicious!DSC_0173

    Question: What’s your favorite Mexican dish?



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    1. reshma says

      May 04, 2015 at 5:09 am

      These tacos look delicious! I don't eat fish but the chipotle sauce sounds delicious with tofu as well. I use pick enchiladas over tacos before but lately tacos and guacamole are probably my favorite mexican dishes!

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    2. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      May 04, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      I love fish tacos - and Trader Joe's! I'll be on the lookout for those halibut fillets this weekend.

      Reply
    3. Parita says

      May 04, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Even though I don't eat fish, your pics have my mouth watering! And it's so funny that you posted about all the TJs products. We are having friends over for dinner this weekend, and I'm thinking about doing a "make your own" taco bar. I need to go to TJs to get those tortillas, some salsas, as well as the refried black beans. SO GOOD!

      Reply
    4. Anonymous says

      May 04, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      Can you give some suggestions about ovens for students with tight budget. I am planning to bake veggies and make puffs with store bought pastry sheets. I don't think I will be baking pizza or cake..

      So my doubts are,
      1. Can we bake cakes and pizzas in all ovens
      2. What types of ovens are available in the market
      3. Which one is good for basic baking

      Thanks

      Reply
    5. Dixya says

      May 04, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      i am usually very picky about frozen battered fish, but now that you mentioned it, i might have to just try it, so glad to to see you posting more.

      Reply
    6. Ameena says

      May 04, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      What a great idea...I usually use the frozen cod at TJ's and just bake and flake it up for fish tacos. This seems even easier!

      Reply
    7. Mari says

      May 05, 2015 at 1:11 am

      These look so delicious...as if they're from a restaurant!!

      Reply
    8. Kamana Sharma says

      May 05, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      Love this colorful dish - perfect to celebrate Cinco De Mayo! I will swap the fish for tofu and get to cooking tonight! my Favorite Mexican dish is guacamole and chips 🙂

      Reply
    9. Kitchen Riffs says

      May 06, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      I've had Trader Joe's halibut -- really good! Never thought of using it in fish tacos, though. But I will -- I love everything Mexican, and tacos are wonderful. Really good stuff -- thanks.

      Reply

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