A fun way to enjoy the fresh flavours of Mexican cuisine all
wrapped up in a soft taco. Serve with corn and a green salad.
Ingredients
1/4 cup (60mL) fresh lime juice, (juice of 2 limes)
1 Tbs (15mL) olive oil
1 Tbs (7g) cumin powder
1 Tbs (7g) chilli powder
1/2 Tbs (1g) oregano
1/2 tsp (2g) black pepper, freshly ground
1 1/2 lbs (170g each) halibut steaks, (four steaks)
4 flour tortillas, 10-inch (25cm) diameter)
2 cups (520g) black beans, tinned, or made from scratch
1 cup (110g) reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese*, shredded
Directions
In a large zip-lock plastic bag or dish with cover, combine lime juice,
oil, cumin, chilli powder, oregano and pepper; stir well. Add fish to lime marinade and
refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Prepare grill (medium-high heat) and oil the rack so fish will not
stick. Place fish on the hot grill and cook 4–5 minutes per side or until fish flakes
easily when teated with a fork.
While fish is cooking, wrap tortillas in foil and place on grill to
heat.
Place black beans in a microwave-safe dish, cover and heat in the
microwave.
When fish is done, place it in a dish and flake with a fork. Assemble
tacos by spooning beans into the centre of each tortilla, add flaked halibut and top with
cheese and salsa. (See the recipe for Mango Salsa.)
Alternate broiling option: Preheat oven broiler, coat broiler pan with
vegetable oil spray and broil fish 4–5 minutes per side.
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in
some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 775
Calories from Fat 403 (52%)
% Daily Value*
68%Total Fat 44g
56%Saturated
Fat 11.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 24.2g
41%Cholesterol 122mg
31%Sodium 740mg
30%Potassium 1051mg
14%Total
Carbohydrate 42g
39%Dietary
Fiber 9.7g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
103%Protein 52g
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