Blackened Thai Alaska Cod Tacos with Green Papaya Slaw
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 8 tacos
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds Alaska Cod fillets, fresh or thawed
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Thai fish sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sambal or sriracha
- 2 Tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1/3 cup canola oil
Slaw
- 1 cup peeled and shredded green papaya
- 1 cup finely shredded Napa cabbage
- 1 Roma tomato, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup finely shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup snipped cilantro leaves
- 3 Tablespoons slivered mint leaves
Crema
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema (sour cream or mayonnaise)
- 2 teaspoons sambal or sriracha
- 8 small (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 569 |
| Total Fat | 27g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Calories From Fat | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg |
| Protein | 35g |
| Carbohydrate | 45g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sodium | 1394mg |
| Calcium | 71mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 2070mg |
Preparation
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Step 1 Marinate the cod
Place Alaska cod fillets in a shallow glass dish. Whisk together lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce, sambal, sugar and oil. Pour half the mixture over fish and reserve remaining for slaw. Let fish marinate 15 minutes.
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Step 2 Make the slaw and crema
Combine green papaya, cabbage, tomato, carrot, cilantro and mint. Toss with reserved dressing until combined. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together crema, sambal and lime juice. Refrigerate until serving.
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Step 3 Grill the cod
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove fish from marinade and grill until barely done, 2-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Cook just until opaque throughout. Remove fish from grill and break into large chunks.
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Step 4 Assemble tacos and serve
Line each tortilla with Green papaya slaw. Top with chunks of fish and drizzle with sambal crema. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Tip: Alaska halibut is also excellent in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 569 |
| Total Fat | 27g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Calories From Fat | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg |
| Protein | 35g |
| Carbohydrate | 45g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sodium | 1394mg |
| Calcium | 71mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 2070mg |
