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Cornmeal-Crusted Fish Tacos with Bell Pepper, Onion & Avocado Slaw, plated

Gluten-free · Mexican · 25 min

Cornmeal-Crusted Fish Tacos with Bell Pepper, Onion & Avocado Slaw

  • 25 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 686 kcal / serving

Cornmeal-crusted cod with a crunchy bell pepper and onion slaw tucked into warm tortillas. The tender fish and fresh slaw come together quickly for a weeknight meal with bright, balanced flavors.

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Tacos & Quesadillas · Mexican · Gluten-free · 25-minute dinner

Ingredients

  • ½avocado
  • ¾ lbcod fillet
  • 1lime
  • 2orange bell peppers
  • ⅛ cuppolenta (cornmeal)
  • 30 mlranch dressing
  • ½ mediumred onion
  • ½ (14 oz) bagshredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)
  • 6small flour tortillas
  • limes
  • avocados
  • red onions

From the pantry: chili powder, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Cookware

baking sheet pan · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · oven mitts · stirring spoon

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Produce

  • ½avocado
  • 1lime
  • 2orange bell peppers
  • ½ mediumred onion
  • ½ (14 oz) bagshredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)
  • limes
  • avocados
  • red onions

Meat & seafood

  • ¾ lbcod fillet

Bakery & bread

  • 6small flour tortillas

Pantry & dry goods

  • ⅛ cuppolenta (cornmeal)

Sauces, oils & condiments

  • 30 mlranch dressing

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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings

Ingredient2 servings4 servings6 servings
avocado½11 ½
cod fillet¾ lb1 ½ lb2 ¼ lb
lime1
orange bell peppers246
polenta (cornmeal)⅛ cup¼ cup⅓ cup
ranch dressing30 ml¼ cup90 ml
red onion½ medium1 medium1 ½ medium
shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)½ (14 oz) bag1 (14 oz) bag1 ½ (14 oz) bags
small flour tortillas61218
limes23

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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and position a baking sheet inside to heat.
  2. Wash and dry all produce, then slice the onion lengthwise into thin strips and place them on the baking sheet.
  3. Quarter the peppers, seed them, then cut into thin strips; add to the sheet with the onions. Toss with oil, chili powder, and salt, spreading in an even layer.
  4. Pat the cod dry, cut into 1-inch fingers, and arrange on a plate. Coat lightly with cornmeal and a pinch more chili powder and salt on both sides.
  5. When the vegetables have started to soften, remove the sheet from the oven, push veggies to one side, and lay the cod on the other side; drizzle with a bit more oil.
  6. Return the sheet to the oven and bake until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are fork-tender, about 8–10 minutes.
  7. While everything cooks, juice half a lime into a bowl and cut the remaining lime into wedges; whisk in the ranch dressing and a pinch of salt to taste.
  8. Halve and pit the avocado, scoop the flesh, and finely dice; stir into the dressing with the shredded cabbage to form the slaw, then combine well.
  9. Warm the tortillas as desired, then fill each with roasted veggies, cod, and a portion of the slaw; serve with extra slaw on the side.

Two tips

  • Prep note: chop the onion and bell peppers up to a day ahead and refrigerate to save time.
  • Serving idea: mix a little extra slaw into the tortillas for extra crunch and moisture.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
686 kcal
Protein
38 g
Carbs
73 g
Fat
28 g
Fiber
11 g
Sodium
1255 mg

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