Chipotle-Spiced Tilapia Tacos
with Kiwi Pico de Gallo and Chipotle Crema
These are some feisty fish tacos because of the layer of chipotle spice that coats them. They’re snappy and crisp, too, thanks to a light dusting of cornstarch and a fry in the pan. But they also keep their cool with a kiwi tomato salsa and zesty sour cream. Which adds up to a recipe that’s amazing any night of the week. Sounds like a win-win!
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
4 ounce
Heirloom Grape Tomatoes
2 unit
Scallions
1 unit
Kiwi
1 unit
Lime
3 unit
Radishes
4 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains Milk)
1 teaspoon
Chipotle Powder
1 tablespoon
Cornstarch
11 ounce
Tilapia
(Contains Fish)
6 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains Soy, Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
2 tablespoon
Vegetable Oil
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce. Quarter tomatoes. Trim, then thinly slice scallions, separating greens and whites. Peel kiwi, then dice into ¼-inch cubes. Zest 1 tsp zest from lime, then cut into wedges. Thinly slice radishes. TIP: For a fancy presentation, stack the radish slices and slice again into matchsticks.
In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, half the lime zest, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of chipotle powder (to taste—it’s spicy). Season with salt and pepper.
In another small bowl, combine cornstarch, remaining lime zest, and half of the remaining chipotle powder. Pat tilapia dry with a paper towel, then season all over with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cornstarch mixture, gently rubbing mixture into fillets to moisten and evenly coat.
Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat (use a nonstick pan if you have one). Once very hot but not smoking, add tilapia. Cook until browned and lightly crisped, 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate.
While tilapia cooks, toss together kiwi, tomatoes, scallion whites, and a squeeze of lime in another small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap tortillas in a lightly dampened paper towel and microwave on high until warm and soft, about 30 seconds.
Break tilapia into smaller pieces and divide between tortillas. Top with as much of the pico de gallo, radishes, crema, and scallion greens as you like and serve.
