Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Cilantro Slaw

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April 13, 2014

Ingredients

• 1/2 C nonfat plain yogurt
• 1/4 C light mayo
• 3 limes (1 for dressing, 2 for tacos)
• 1 T white wine vinegar
• 1 chipotle pepper (in adobo sauce)
• 1 t adobo sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

To make Chipotle Lime Cilantro Slaw you’ll need these:

Let me introduce you to my little friend hiding behind the cilantro. You have not lived until you have experienced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, they have the most wonderful subtle spice and smoky flavor and I love them with all my heart – you can blend them with a little mayo to make chipotle mayo which is fab on sandwiches, but I digress.

Add diced pepper and a healthy handful of cilantro and ½ tsp of adobo sauce into a small mixer (or blender), mix until finely chopped.  Add yogurt, mayo, vinegar, small pinch of salt, and squeeze of 1 lime.  If you like it a little spicier add another ½ tsp of adobo sauce.

Slice thinly the green and red cabbage, mix in the matchstick carrots.

Pour chipotle lime cilantro dressing over slaw and blend it all together.

Prepare tilapia by grilling or sauté in pan with 2 tbsp butter 2-3 min on each side on medium high heat until cooked through.  Layer on top of a

And since I like ‘em spicy I also add another teaspoon of adobo sauce because, well, it’s adobo sauce.

Green taco sauce is nice too. And feel free to add extra pieces of fresh cilantro!

To make Chipotle Lime Cilantro Slaw you’ll need these:

Let me introduce you to my little friend hiding behind the cilantro. You have not lived until you have experienced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, they have the most wonderful subtle spice and smoky flavor and I love them with all my heart – you can blend them with a little mayo to make chipotle mayo which is fab on sandwiches, but I digress.

Add diced pepper and a healthy handful of cilantro and ½ tsp of adobo sauce into a small mixer (or blender), mix until finely chopped.  Add yogurt, mayo, vinegar, small pinch of salt, and squeeze of 1 lime.  If you like it a little spicier add another ½ tsp of adobo sauce.

Slice thinly the green and red cabbage, mix in the matchstick carrots.

Pour chipotle lime cilantro dressing over slaw and blend it all together.

Prepare tilapia by grilling or sauté in pan with 2 tbsp butter 2-3 min on each side on medium high heat until cooked through.  Layer on top of a

And since I like ‘em spicy I also add another teaspoon of adobo sauce because, well, it’s adobo sauce.

Green taco sauce is nice too. And feel free to add extra pieces of fresh cilantro!