Fish and Chips takes a new look in these tacos layered with french fries, blackened tilapia, cabbage and a chipotle-lime dressing.
Fish and chips in tacos?? You bet!!
We are at it again. Carrian, Kristy and I are bringing you another blog party with some of our favorite bloggers. This month, we are teaming up with Alexia and talking all about healthy eating choices, specifically using the Alexia Smart Classics products.
I’ve got a great recipe for you, but make sure you head to the bottom of the post for links to 6 other amazing recipes, as well as a great giveaway!!
I’ll be the first to admit – I’m not always the best at the healthy eating thing. I try to keep things balanced and I try to practice everything in moderation, but I love my burgers, cheesy dishes and desserts. But, I know that healthy eating habits are important – especially to instill in my children.
So when sat down to think about what I wanted to make with Alexia’s new line of oven baked fries and potatoes, the first thought that came to my mind was fish and chips. Well, if you’ve ever had fish and chips (and who hasn’t…), you know it’s not the healthiest choice out there. But what if I could transform it and turn it into something healthy??
The wheels in my mind were turning, and with the help of a beautiful taco that popped into my mind from Tieghan at Half Baked Harvest, I thought to myself – what if I turned fish and chips into a taco??
These tacos are ridiculously simple. By the time you have the fries baked, you could have everything else ready. So stick your fries in the oven, pat a simple spice mixture all over your fish, and then cook it up. It literally takes 6 minutes to cook. I charred my tortillas on our gas stove, but if you don’t have gas, or if you don’t want to go to the trouble, just warm up the tortillas a bit before loading them up with fries, fish, shredded cabbage and a delicious chipotle-lime dressing. These may end up being your new favorite taco recipe!
And let’s talk fries for a second. My kids love french fries. My husband loves french fries. I love french fries. And now there is a healthier alternative so that you won’t feel guilty serving fries with those burgers!! Alexia has a new line of baked potato products, including crinkle cut fries, straight cut fries and tri-cut potatoes. They are 98% fat free and only 100 calories per serving. That’s a french fry that will fit in with your new year healthy eating resolutions!! You can find out more on their website, and make sure you follow them on Facebook for updates on all of their products!!
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Fish and Chips Tacos
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Fish and Chips takes a new look in these tacos layered with french fries, blackened tilapia, cabbage and a chipotle-lime dressing.
Ingredients
For the Chipotle-Lime Dressing
- 8 oz light sour cream
- 1–2 tablespoons minced chiles in adobo sauce (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Fish
- 2 tilapia filets (12–16 oz total)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the Tacos
- 36 Alexia Smart Classics Straight Cut Fries, cooked according to package directions
- Shredded cabbage
- 8 corn tortillas
Instructions
For the Chipotle-Lime Dressing
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth
For the fish
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Cook the fish for 3 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness. Let rest for a few minutes, then break up using a fork.
- If desired, heat tortillas over an open flame until charred.
- In each tortilla, layer 4 Alexia fries and some of the fish, then top with shredded cabbage and the Chipotle-Lime Dressing.
Recipe Notes:
Chipotle-Lime Dressing recipe adapted from Allrecipes
For more great recipes using the Smart Classics line from Alexia, check out all of these posts from my blogging friends. These girls know how to come up with some crazy fun and delicious food!!
Turkey Mexican Bowl from A Zesty Bite
Simple Southwest Potatoes from Crumbs and Chaos
Loaded Greek Baked Fries from Climbing Grier Mountain
Skinny Buffalo Crinkle Fries from Creme de la Crumb
Sausage and Potato Skewers from Sweet Treats and More
5 Ingredient Steak Hash
Mary-Clay @ Cooking with the King says
I love an apple or banana with peanut butter or a handful of nuts – honey roasted cashews, please!
Te'Ata says
My favorite snack is fruits and nuts. I love a variety of each.
HilLesha says
I love almond butter and blueberry jam sandwiches. 🙂
Erin R. says
Hot air popcorn.
Cathy Johnson says
My favorite healthy snack is almonds or fruit!
Carolsue says
I like raisins and nuts and granola bars
Theresa Sea says
I love fruit and veggie trays. So delish and simple
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
I’d love to snack on veges and dip, like hummus!
Anie U says
I love to snack on fruit, roasted veggies, and occasionally Ritz Bits cheese crackers 🙂
rachel says
Oh my word, friend! Fish tacos are one of my absolute favorite meals!
I’m currently on a greek yogurt, chia seeds, blueberry, walnut, honey kick!
Cynthia says
I love kale chips!
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says
Fish and chips and fish tacos are two of my most favorite dinners! I always order either of them when we go out to eat as well! Such a genius idea combining the two!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
Such a great combo!! Can’t wait to make these!
Linda K. says
Some fruit with a little cheese is my favorite.
JoeyfromSC says
almonds & dried cranberries! yum! thanks for the chance to win!
Joey J.
Emily says
Hmmm…probably jalapeno Greek yogurt with pretzels or on a pita.
Heather B says
My favorite healthy snack is celery and peanut butter.
Sarah L says
I love plain Greek yogurt and fruit.
Julie says
Any kind of fruit for a snack, especially apples.
Ashley B says
My favorite healthy snack would have to be bananas with peanut butter!
Chels R. says
Starving right now! This looks super amazing!!!!
Malissa W says
apple and peanut butter! And if i am in a run – chocolate milk with skim milk. Thanks for the giveaway!
Heather Spooner says
Fruit. Thanks!
dena says
Almonds and craisins.
Joan says
Strawberries and air popped popcorn.
Jenny says
carrots!
Elizabeth G. says
I like fruit and almond butter.
virginia says
I think I am going to love those fish tacos the chipotle-lime dressing is going to make them out of this world I am going to make these for sure
Shelly says
A slice of whole wheat toast with peanut butter.
Mimi says
Hummus and pretzel crisps!
The Home Cook says
Apple slices with cheese
Natasha Rodriguez says
I love smoothies for snacks! So filling and just gives me the kick I need!
Kim C says
I’m mostly grabbing an apple or a pear with some peanut butter.
MaryB says
Would never have thought of fish and chip tacos! Great idea. My favorite healthy snack is cucumbers with a little lemony hummus.
libby says
Air popped popcorn
Sandra says
My favorite snack is hummus and veggies, I could eat it every day!
Joanne says
Alexia is the best!! My favorite healthy snack is a handful of almonds. And now I’m loving these tacos. A taco or two counts as a snack, right?
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Favorite healthy snack is homemade granola!
Andrea D. says
I love carrots and peanut butter or almonds.
Shawna says
I love celery and peanut butter.
abby says
pirates booty 🙂
Sarah G says
An avocado or almonds with a slice of cheese.
Katie says
Fav snack is yogurt and apples.
Natalie S says
homemade trailmix!
Jess says
My favorite healthy snack is vanilla greek yogurt!
Dianina Belle says
I had to look twice! French fries in tacos? L-o-v-e it! Favorite food? (I hate to say, everyone else here is so health conscience) granold bar, cheddar cheese and pear.. weird right?
Whitney says
hmmm… fish tacos with fries.. who would of thought.. I’ll have to give them a try.
Fav. snack.. clementine oranges! YUM
Laura @ The Salty Kitchen says
My favorite healthy snack is hummus with either crackers or veggies….YUM!
Itzia says
carrot sticks
Alessandra says
Yogurt and berries
Michelle Wright says
Veggies is my favorite snack.
Amy S. says
My favorite healthy snack is an apple and some peanut butter.
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
I love this combo, Deborah!! Fish tacos are a favorite at our house and I can’t wait to try this version 🙂
Samantha V. says
I love some veggies and salsa.
Mercedes says
Love the idea with these tacos and what fun giveaway! My favorite healthy snack is string cheese!
BusyWorkingMama says
I like to snack on fresh veggies with humus.
Janet says
Those look yummy!
Gina Guthrie says
I love veggies and hummus and whole grain pita bread.
Amanda says
Apples and peanut butter – the perfect snack for me!
Kristi says
These look really good, and I love that they’re super easy. Definitely going on my list of super bowl foods to cook this year.
cassie says
This is a genius combo, Deborah. I love fish tacos and my husband loves fish and chips. Match made in heaven!
Daniela says
Apples and peanut butter
Diana @sosmallsostrong says
Those fish tacos look amazing!!! I want in!! 🙂
Jenny says
My favorite healthy snack has always been fruit! 🙂