Nigel's Fish Tacos with Mango Radish Salsa

These tacos have so much flavor going on that they balance each other out and are a good combo.  Watch out - the chili mayo can be spicy!  But the mango radish salsa is a good one to tame it down.

Fish

Ingredients:

2 lbs Fish
2 C flour
3 eggs lightly beaten
2 cups panic bread crumbs
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil

Directions to make fish:

1.  Cut the fish pieces into 1 inch strips.
2. Set up a breading station of flour, eggs (with water), and seasoned Pankos
3.  Dredge the fish in above. Set aside.
4. Once all the fish is dredged & breaded, fry it.  Drain on paper towels.  Keep warm.

Pink Chili Mayonnaise

Ingredients:

1 C sour cream
1 C mayo
3 Chipotles in adobe & 2 TBLS adobe
1/2 lemon, juiced
kosher salt


Directions:

1.  Put chipotles in blender & puree until smooth.
2.  Add sour cream, mayo, adobe sauce, & lemon juice.
3.  Process until the mixture is consistent and creamy.
4.  Season with salt & pepper.  Refrigerate

Mango -Radish Salsa

Ingredients:

2 limes
2 mangos
4-5 red radishes diced
1 red onion
1 TBLS chili powder
1/2 bunch cilantro
1/4 C olive oil

Directions: 

1.  Remove & peel the pith from the limes by cutting between the membranes to remove supremos.
2.  Put these supremos into a bowl & squeeze over the juice from the membranes.
3.  Add remaining ingredients and mix.
4.  Season with salt & pepper.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

To serve tacos:

1.  Place fish in a pile on a plate, pink chili mayonnaise in a bowl, mango radish salsa in another.  Set a pile of shredded savoy cabbage, cilantro leaves, chopped chives & lime wedges to squeeze extra lime juice over top.
2.  Toast flour or corn tortillas lightly and assemble fish taco.

Vegetable Beef Stew

This dinner was a winner in our house!  Everyone ate it up.  And it was great to just throw everything into the crockpot to have a nice hot meal to enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pound beef stew meat
2 TBSP cooking oil
2 medium potatoes - peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots - cut up
1 medium onion - cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 9oz package frozen cut beans
3 TBSP quick cooking tapioca
1 TBSP instant beef bouillon granules
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 16oz can tomatoes- cut up
1 1/2 cups water

Directions:

1.  In large skillet brown meat in hot oil. Drain well.
2.  In crockpot, combine: potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, frozen beans.  Mix together.
3.  Add seasonings to crockpot - tapioca, worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper.
4.  Stir in browned meat, undrained tomatoes, and water.
5.  Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or high 5-6 hours.

Come home to dinner already made!!

To prepare the night before:

*Brown meat, let cool, and place in container.  Cut up celery, onions, & carrots together in separate container.  In the crockpot, put the tapioca, bouillon granules, worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt & pepper, undrained tomatoes, & water.  Place all 3 items in refrigerator overnight.  Next morning, cut up potatoes and add to crockpot along with frozen cut beans, vegetables, & meat.

Taco Stuffed Summer Squash Boats

I needed to do something with this gigantic summer squash my neighbor gave me.  When I came across this recipe said its a great meal that is packed with vegetables but a good one for veggie haters, I just had to make it!  And I was surprised at how well the squash cooked and had a mild taste.  Great alternative to the traditional tacos.

Ingredients:

4 medium summer squash, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 cup salsa
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1/2 small onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped fine
4 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup reduced fat Mexican blend shredded cheese
1/4 cup chopped scallions or cilantro, for topping

Instructions: 

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees & bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2.  Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds of the squash, reserving 3/4 cup and storing the rest for later use.
3.  Place the squash in the boiling water for 1 minute, than place on a paper towel to drain.
4.  Spoon 1/4 cup salsa into the bottom of a large baking dish and arrange squash face up.  Set aside.
5.  Brown turkey in a large skillet until no longer pink.  Add seasoning, onion, pepper, 3/4 cup reserved chopped squash, tomato sauce, & water.  Stir to combine.  Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
6.  Fill each squash boat with the turkey mixture, then top with cheese. Cover with foil & bake 35 minutes until squash is soft and cheese is melted.

7.  Garnish and serve with salsa.

Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Wow- did the sweet & spicy flavors combine well together. The sweetness of the mango tamed the strong sriracha marinade to give it some flavor. Make sure you put oil on your grill so chicken does not stick!

Ingredients
12 ounces fresh chicken breast (about 3 small breasts)

Marinade
3 tbsp sriracha
juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp honey
pinch of garlic powder

Add together in small bowl.  Whisk to combine & set aside.

Salsa
2 cups mango , diced
1 cup avocado, diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp red onion, finely diced (optional)
salt & pepper to taste

*missing cilantro in picture

Add all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.  Stir well and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Instructions:

1. Prepare grill to medium- high heat
2. In small bowl, add sriracha, lime juice, honey, & garlic powder.  Whisk to combine & set aside.
3.  Pat chicken breast dry with a paper towel and place on oiled grill grates over high heat for 3-4 minutes each side.  Before turning, baste with sriracha glaze.
4. When the chicken reaches 160F, remove from grill and allow to rest for about 5 minutes.
5. When ready to serve, top with salsa and drizzle any remaining glaze over the top.

Container Equivalence: 1 red, 1/2 purple, 1 blue

Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet

This meal was AH- MAZING! Tasted like a burger and reminded me of a Hamburger Helper meal.  The best part- all made in one pot!  

Ingredients

1. 1 lb lean ground beef
2. 4 slices turkey bacon, coarsely chopped
3. 2 tsp Dijon mustard
4. 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
5. 1 tsp garlic powder
6. 1/2-3/4 cup red onion, finely diced
7. 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
8. 3/4-1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
9. Sea salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1.  In a 12″ skillet, cook turkey bacon until done to your liking. Remove and dice the bacon into small pieces.
2.  Brown beef, breaking it up as it browns.
3.  When beef is brown, add all of the ingredients and mix well.

4. Cover and let simmer on low for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally
5. Sprinkle cheese over meat, recover until melted.

6. Serve over fresh lettuce, in a whole grain pita pocket, or over whole wheat pasta.  YUM!

21 Day Fix container counts:

1. 1 1/4 Red, 1/2 Green (plus any green you serve it with!), 1 Blue