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    Fish Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumLow PhosphorusLow ProteinDiabetes-FriendlyHeart HealthyDairy-FreeNo ShellfishNut-FreeMexicanSouthwestSeafoodDinner
    8 tacos
    Active time: 15 minutes
    Total time: 30 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories395 cal
    • Total Fat23.8 g
    • Saturated Fat4.3 g
    • Cholesterol0 mg
    • Sodium416 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total38.1 g
    • Protein9.7 g
    • Phosphorus279 mg
    • Potassium402 mg
    • Fiber6.8 g
    • Calcium73 mg

    Ingredients

    • 16 fish sticks (about 8 ounces)
    • 3 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ ripe avocado
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoons lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
    • 8 corn tortillas, warmed
    • Cilantro for garnish

    Description

    If battering and frying fish sounds messy, frozen fish sticks are your fish taco savior in this healthy dinner recipe. Use them for a quick, kid-friendly dinner or try popcorn shrimp. Serve with your favorite salsa and black beans on the side.

    Directions

    1. Prepare fish sticks according to package directions.
    2. Meanwhile, toss coleslaw mix (or cabbage) with vinegar and salt.
    3. Mash avocado in a small bowl, then mix in mayonnaise, lime juice and hot sauce.
    4. Serve the fish sticks in tortillas topped with the slaw, avocado crema and cilantro, if desired.
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