Joybee, What's for Dinner? : Fish Tacos

Showing posts with label Fish Tacos. Show all posts

Friday, October 2, 2015

A recap of my most popular blog posts from last month (August 2015)

Best of August 2013:

Special Dark Mocha Chip Cake

A moist dark chocolate cake with a creamy mocha frosting topped with chopped chocolate chips. Now has 477 views and 22 +1s.

BoMAugust2015 | Special Dark Mocha Chip Cake: 2013 #bestofAugust via @joybeewhatsfor [Tweet this]

Best of August 2014:

A dip made with sour cream, green onions, cheese, and bacon bits. It's like a loaded baked potato on a chip. This dip has been very popular and I made some just last week for gameday. It now has 1997 views and 121 +1s.

BoMAugust2015 | Loaded Baked Potato Dip: 2014 #BestofAugust via @joybeewhatsfor [Tweet this]

Now for this years best of August:

Fish Sticks Tacos

A quick dinner fix of fish tacos made with fish sticks and slaw on corn tortillas. 508 views and 36 +1s.

Fish Sticks Tacos | #BestoftheMonth August 2015 via @joybeewhatsfor [Tweet this]

Ginger Lime Chia Water

Water sweetened with ginger simple syrup, brightened with a touch of lime juice, and extra nutrition added with chia seeds. 490 views and 30 +1s.

Ginger Lime Chia Water | #BestoftheMonth August 2015 via @joybeewhatsfor [Tweet this]

Smoked Salmon Mini Flatbread Sandwiches

Smoked salmon atop a warm feta spread with lettuce and red onions on miniature naan bread. 448 views and 37 +1s.

Smoked Salmon Mini Flatbread Sandwiches | #BestoftheMonth August 2015 via @joybeewhatsfor [Tweet this]

Healthier Garlic Aioli

A creamy dipping sauce with plenty of garlic flavor and a little spice made with high protein, plain, non-fat Chobani Greek yogurt instead of oil or mayonnaise. 444 views and 37 +1s.

Healthier Garlic Aioli | #BestoftheMonth August 2015 via @joybeewhatsfor [Tweet this]

Great Ideas for My Birthday Cake

A round-up of 10 of my favorite cakes, shared on Great Idea Thursdays link party, that I would love to have as my birthday cake. 350 views and 19 +1s.

Great Ideas for Birthday Cake | #BestoftheMonth August 2015 via @joybeewhatsfor [Tweet this]

Check out the bests of August from previous years:

Best of the Month August 2013

Best of the Month August 2014: A recap of my most popular posts from August 2014

Best of the Month August 2015

Linked to: Showoff, Pretty Pintastic, 2 Cup, J&J, Lou Lou Girls, Wonderful, Whimsy, Tickle my Tastebuds

Follow Joy Bee's board Joybee Whats for Dinner blog posts on Pinterest.

Monday, August 3, 2015

Fish Sicks Tacos

Yum

A quick dinner fix of fish tacos made with fish sticks and slaw on corn tortillas.

(That funny looking drink in the back ground is chia water I'll post about it later.)

Trident Fish Sticks from Costco are the best fish sticks I've ever had. Fish sticks may not be a sophisticated food, but I love them and they are quick and easy. These fish sticks are the best because they aren't made of minced fish parts but are actual fillet of Alaskan Pollock. They taste like real fish! The sticks aren't overly breaded either just a thin coating that bakes up crispy. My husband and I eat these often.

Trident brand fish sticks are the best I've ever had. [Tweet this]

Fish sticks are one of my favorite go-to dinners when I'm crunched for time or just don't feel like making something more elaborate. I often have fish sticks with tater tots and a garlic aioli or tartar sauce in which to dip them both. If I'm trying to be healthier, fish sticks make a great meal with a baked sweet potato and steamed veggies.

Fish sticks are my favorite go-to quick dinner fix. [Tweet this]

I love fish tacos and it just seemed obvious to try tacos with fish sticks. I'm so glad I finally tried it. I can't get enough of these quick and easy fish sticks tacos. They're delicious and so simple. You can make them as fancy, or not, as you like using your favorite toppings.

I can't get enough of these quick and easy fish sticks tacos. [Tweet this]

Fish Sticks Tacos

Cook time; under 30 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients:

4 fish sticks (cooked according to package directions)
2 corn tortillas
Quick Lime Slaw
Lime wedges (optional)
Cilantro (optional)

Prepare the slaw first or a day in advance.

Bake fish sticks according to the package directions (about 15 minutes for mine).

Meanwhile, toast the tortillas on both sides until browned. Remove to a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm until the fish sticks are done.

On each tortilla place some of the slaw, 2 fish sticks and top with cilantro, if using. (My cilantro is wilted because I sprinkled it on top of the fish sticks while they were still very hot.)

Squeeze some lime juice over and eat up.

Makes enough for one but it's easy to multiply (usually 2 tacos per person is sufficient).

Enjoy.

For more fish recipes check out:

Cinnamon Spice Fish Tacos

Seared Ahi Salad

Spicy Poke Salad

Linked to: Treasure Box, 2 Cup, Lou Lou Girls, Wonderful, Ticklemy Tastebuds, Wake Up, Full Plate, Freedom, Foodie Friends, Pretty Pintastic, Best of the Weekend

Follow Joy Bee's board Joybee Whats for Dinner blog posts on Pinterest.

Monday, June 1, 2015

Cinnamon Spice Fish Tacos

Yum

White fish fillet coated with a spicy cayenne cinnamon spice mix, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with cool cabbage and creamy avocado sauce.

If we could, my husband and I would eat fish tacos all the time. I love the combination of soft and spicy fish with crunchy cool cabbage and some kind of sauce. I make fish tacos often, but I don't blog about them much because I can't wait to dive in and devour them (definitely no time for pictures). I finally made myself stop and take a few pictures so this is my first fish taco recipe (I'll try to add more).

If I could, I'd eat fish tacos all the time. [Tweet this]

I made these tacos while we were trying to eat more anti-inflammatory foods so I decided to add some cinnamon (cinnamon, cayenne, and garlic are anti-inflammatory) to my usual fish taco spice mix. I don't have a particular spice mix that I normally use, it depends on my mood. Sometimes I like to keep it simple sometimes I go a little wild. This one is somewhere in the middle with common spices most people have in their kitchen. It turned out great. The cayenne gives it some heat and cinnamon adds a sweet, warm, and cozy feel.

Sometimes I keep it simple sometimes I go wild (w/ my spices). [Tweet this]

Cinnamon Spice Fish Tacos

Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

Cinnamon Spice Mix
Oil (canola or vegetable)
2 white fish fillets (I used tilapia)
4 corn tortillas
Cabbage, shredded
Cilantro
Limes (optional)
Jalapenos, sliced or diced (optional)
Avocado Lime Dressing or Avocado Sour Cream

*Cinnamon Spice Mix: 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, a few grinds of freshly cracked pepper, and a couple pinches of coarse salt.

Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spread or sprayed with a little oil. (I just used my toaster oven since I wasn't making a lot)

Mix together Cinnamon Spice Mix.

Spread a layer of the spice mix on a plate and dredge your fish filets in it, thoroughly coating each side. Then, lay the spiced fish on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake at 375 for about 15 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Meanwhile, shred the cabbage. Toss it with some lime juice and oil (like a slaw) or leave it plain and prepare the tortillas.

Grill the tortillas a few seconds on both sides *see my trick on Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos or heat them as described on the package. If you don't grill the tortillas you may want to double up the tortillas for each taco.

To the tortillas add cabbage/slaw, fish, Avocado Lime Dressing or Avocado Sour Cream, and cilantro.

Makes 2 servings of 2 tacos. Serve with rice and beans and vegetables.

Enjoy.