with Slaw, Chipotle Mayo & Pickled Veggies
The week just isn’t complete without a taco night. If you agree (and how could you not?), you’re in luck! Our chefs put together a Baja-style taco that’s sure to satisfy. There’s crispy tempura-battered tilapia, a zesty radish and cabbage slaw, tangy pickled jalapeno, and creamy chipotle mayo, all piled into steamy-soft tortillas. That’s one spec-TACO-lar meal.
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Utensils
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Chipotle Powder
1 teaspoon
Tilapia
11 ounce
Smoky Red Pepper Crema
2 tablespoon
Jalapeño
1 unit
Mayonnaise
2 tablespoon
Tempura Batter Mix
82 g
Radishes
3 unit
Shredded Red Cabbage
4 ounce
Lime
1 unit
Flour Tortillas
6 unit
Cilantro
0.25 ounce
Blackening Spice
2 tablespoon
Salt
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Black Pepper
teaspoon (tsp)
Wash and dry produce.
Zest and quarter lime (for 4 servings, zest one lime and quarter both). Thinly slice jalapeño into rounds, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Thinly slice radishes. Roughly chop cilantro.
In a small bowl, combine red pepper crema, mayonnaise, lime zest to taste, and chipotle powder to taste. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
In a second small microwave-safe bowl, combine jalapeño, radishes, juice from half the lime, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, half the cilantro, juice from remaining lime, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4), salt, pepper, and remaining lime zest to taste.
In a large bowl, whisk together tempura batter mix, half the Blackening Spice, ⅓ cup cold water, and ½ tsp salt (⅔ cup cold water and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings) until smooth. TIP: If mixture is too thick, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency.
Pat tilapia* dry with paper towels, then slice into strips (ours were about 1 inch wide). Season all over with remaining Blackening Spice, salt, and pepper.
Stir strips into batter until evenly coated.
Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, add coated fish in a single layer, working in batches. (Shake off excess batter before adding.) Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. TIP: To check for doneness, cut one strip in half.
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels. Microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds.
Divide tortillas between plates; fill with slaw (draining first) and fried tilapia.
Top with chipotle mayo, remaining cilantro, and pickled jalapeño and radishes (draining first) to taste. Serve.
910
kcal
Calories
41
g
Fat
11
g
Saturated Fat
88
g
Carbohydrate
17
g
Sugar
5
g
Dietary Fiber
42
g
Protein
115
mg
Cholesterol
1850
mg
Sodium
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