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    Adobo-Marinated Tilapia Tapas

    High Protein Diabetes-FriendlyHeart HealthyDairy-FreeNut-FreeMexicanSeafoodAppetizer
    Adobo Tilapia TapasAdobo Tilapia Tapas
    Serves 12 (1 serving = 4 wonton cups)
    Active time: 30 minutes
    Total time: 45 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories254 cal
    • Total Fat13 g
    • Saturated Fat2 g
    • Trans Fat0 g
    • Cholesterol28 mg
    • Sodium272 mg
    • Carbohydrates22 g
    • Protein13 g
    • Phosphorus116 mg
    • Potassium268 mg
    • Dietary Fiber2 g
    • Calcium46 mg

    Ingredients

    • 6 3-ounce pieces of tilapia filets
    • 48 small wonton wrappers
    • Nonstick cooking spray

    Adobo Sauce

    • 3 tablespoons Spanish paprika
    • 1 tablespoon oregano
    • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ cup red wine vinegar
    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

    Coleslaw

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
    • ¼ cup fresh green scallions, sliced thin on the bias
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, rough cut
    • 4 cups fresh cabbage (shredded slaw mix)
    • ¼ cup lemon juice

    Description

    Add zest to tilapia with a spicy homemade adobo sauce. Serve in crispy wonton cups and top with crunchy coleslaw. Perfect as a dinner appetizer, snack or light meal.

    Directions

    1. Mix all adobo ingredients together until well mixed and set aside.
    2. Marinate fish filets in ½ cup of adobe sauce for 30 minutes.
    3. Lightly oil baking sheet tray and bake fish for 15 minutes at 400° F, flipping halfway. Remove from oven and set aside. 
    4. Mix mayo, remaining adobo sauce, garlic, scallions and cilantro together in medium-size bowl until well blended. Add cabbage and gently mix until coated.
    5. Spray a miniature muffin pan with cooking spray. Line the muffin cups with one wonton wrapper.
    6. Bake for 5 minutes at 350° F, let cool and remove crispy wontons from the pan.
    7. Place equal portions of fish (cut or break into 48 pieces) on wontons and top with equal amounts of slaw mix. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.