Friday, July 27, 2012

Shark Bites with Lemon Cilantro Aioli


 

 

4 Tilapia Filets

2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil

3 Tsp. Kosher salt

3 tsp. cumin

2 tsp. garlic powder

1 Tbsp. Chili Powder

2 Tsp. smoked paprika

½ of a fresh lime

½ Cup shredded green cabbage

8 Warm Corn tortillas

In a small bowl mix kosher salt, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.

In a skillet over medium heat add vegetable oil.  Season one side of each filet and place seasoned side down in the skillet. Sprinkle the rest of the seasoning mix over the top of the fish.  Cook for 2 minutes. Flip fish over and cook for I minute.  At this point it should be easy to start breaking up the filets.  Finish cooking the fish should no longer be opaque.  Turn off the heat and squeeze   lime halve over fish.

Build your tacos, warm corn tortillas, fish and cabbage.  Top with Lemon Cilantro Aioli.

Lemon Cilantro Aioli


½ Cup Mayo

1 Tbsp. Chopped Cilantro

2 Tsp. Fresh Lemon Juice

1 tsp. lemon zest

½ tsp. garlic powder

In a small bowl mix mayo, cilantro, lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic powder. Mix together and refrigerate until ready to serve.




Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Ground Turkey Banh Mi Wrap


Pickled Cucumber and carrots

½ cup sugar

½ cup white vinegar

½ tsp. salt

2 cups shredded carrots

2 cup cucumbers sliced thin


Ground Turkey

¼ cup low sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder

3 teaspoons garam marsala

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 lb. ground turkey



Wraps

8 Whole Wheat tortillas

 Cilantro Lime sauce (dipping sauce)

1 bunch Cilantro

1 bunch Spinach

8 lime wedges



Directions

For Pickled carrots and cucumber:  Combine and whisk together vinegar, sugar and salt together. Add carrots and cucumbers and toss refrigerate for at least an hour.



For the Turkey: Combine soy sauce, sauce, sugar, five spice powders, garam  marsala, pepper, garlic and onion powder in a bowl. Add in ground turkey and mix well.  

Place turkey into a medium skillet and cook until turkey is completely brown and temp reads 170 degrees.

For Wrap Construction

Heat Tortilla slightly to make more pliable 10- 15 second in microwave.

Take one tortilla add spinach, 2 oz. turkey, pickled cucumber and carrot, a couple of sprigs of cilantro and wrap tightly like a burrito.



Serve with a lime wedge and Cilantro lime sauce.



Cilantro Lime Sauce

1 1/2 Cups plain nonfat yogurt

3 Tablespoons lime juice

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon soy sauce