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October 29, 2020 Dinner

Spiced Tilapia with Jicama Slaw Quesadilla

When selecting the seafood you want to prepare for a meal, always try to choose sustainable seafood. You can check the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Recommendations to help guide your choices. Try to always purchase the Green – Best Choices or Yellow – Good Alternatives. You can always ask your fish monger as well for their recommendations.

Latin Spiced Tilapia with Jicama Slaw Quesadilla
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4 (click to scale)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jicama peeled, 1/4 inch julienne sticks
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Red Cabbage
  • 1 cup Fresh Tomatoes 1/4 inch diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro rough chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh scallions thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp jalapeno peppers fresh minced (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp ground paprika
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 ea tilapia fillets 3-5 oz
  • 4 ea 12" spinach tortilla wrap
  • 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    Mix jicama, red cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, oil, green onions, jalapeno and season with half of the salt and reserve.
  • Mix paprika, cumin, oregano, black pepper, onion powder and remaining salt. Mix well and reserve.
  • Pat dry the thawed tilapia. Sprinkle spice blend on both sides of fish fillets; place on sheet pan and bake in oven until cooked through, (internal temperature must reach 145°F) about 10minutes.  (Alternately, pan sear fish fillet in a hot pan on both sides until cooked through) Let cool until you can lightly crumble the fish. Reserve.
  • For each quesadilla, place one tortilla on cutting board and sprinkle 1/2 oz. cheese on one half of the tortilla; top with 1 cup salad and top with 1 of the lightly crumbled fish fillets; top again with 1/2 oz. cheese. 
  • Fold the tortilla over and even out a little and toast both sides on a hot dry skillet or pancake griddle until toasted and heated through. Internal temperature should be 165°F.
    Cut quesadilla into four wedges and serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments like salsa or guacamole.

Chef Tips

Chef note: The juice from 1 lime can be used for the 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 1140mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g
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