Fish Tacos with Chipolte-Lime Crema

Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Crema

Inspired by Kowalski’s

½ Cup Kowalski’s Signature Fresh Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette (from produce department) *see below for alternative recipe for Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette and use ½ cup for this recipe.

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. smoked paprika

1 lb. fresh white fish fillets (Cod works great.)

6 (6”) corn or flour tortillas

Toppings: Mexican blend shredded cheese, cilantro, mixed greens, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, guacamole and include any of your favorites.

See Chipotle-Lime Crema recipe below! It’s super flavorful! Drizzle it on top of your tacos!

In large mixing bowl, combine vinaigrette and spices through paprika; marinade fish for 20 minutes or longer in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before baking.

When ready to bake, remove fish from marinade and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Discard marinade. Bake fish at 425 degrees until fish flakes with a fork approximately 10-12 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil on high until fish is lightly brown on top. (2-3 minutes) Remove from oven and cut into bite-sized pieces. Serve warm on a bed of mixed greens with toppings or on corn or flour tortilla.

Serves 2-4

Chipotle-Lime Crema

Makes 1 cup

1 cup sour cream

1 TBS. lime juice (1 medium lime)

1 ½ tsp. lime zest (1 medium line)

1 medium whole chipotle chile in adobo sauce, plus 1 tsp. adobo sauce from can.

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. white sugar

½ tsp. smoked paprika

Salt to taste

*Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Store covered in refrigerator.

Mexican Street Corn

4-8 ears corn on the cob

4-8 lime wedges

1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (Mexican cheese)

Chipotle Chili Powder to taste

Heat grill to medium temperature. Brush corn with olive oil. Place on grill, turning corn every 3-5 minutes until completely cooked. (8-10 min.)

Place on serving tray. Squeeze fresh lime juice on corn and lightly salt and crumble Cotija cheese on top.

*Alternate Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette from All Recipes

Serves 6

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup fresh lime juice

½ tsp. cumin

½ tsp. chipotle powder to taste

½ tsp. garlic powder

Whisk all ingredients together and store in refrigerator until serving.