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Baja Light Fish Tacos





Yields
Makes 12 to 14



Total Time
1 hr

Grilled instead of deep-fried, and with a trimmed-down tartar sauce.

Baja Light Fish Tacos




Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned Pacific cod
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 12 to 14 corn tortillas* (5 to 6 in.), warmed on grill
  Cabbage and Cilantro Slaw
  Light Chipotle Tartar Sauce
Step 1
1

Heat grill to high (450° to 550°). Combine seasonings in a small bowl. Set fish on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub all over with oil, then sprinkle with seasonings. Oil cooking grate, using tongs and a wad of oiled paper towels.

Step 2
2

Grill fish, covered, turning once, until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Break fish into large chunks. Fill tortillas with slaw and fish. Serve with tartar sauce.

Step 3
3

*If tortillas are very thin, buy double the amount and stack 2 per taco.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per taco with 1 tbsp. sauce.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.7g7%

Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 210mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%

Dietary Fiber 1.9g7%
Protein 10g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.