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FISH TACOS WITH CALIFORNIA AVOCADO, GRAPEFRUIT AND TOASTED ANCHO SALSA
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  • Preparation

    40 min

  • Cook Time

    10 min

  • Total Time

    50 min

Fish Tacos with California Avocado, Grapefruit and Toasted Ancho Salsa

Author: Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger for the California Avocado Commission, Copyright © 2009, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger

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Ingredients

  • 1.000 1
    Fish Tacos Pacific halibut fillet
  • 0.000
    Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 0.000
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8.000 8
    (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
  • 4.000 4
    lettuce leaves
  • 0.000

    California Avocado, Grapefruit and Toasted Ancho Salsa

  • 2.000 2
    medium Ancho chiles, wiped clean, stemmed and seeded
  • 1.000 1
    pink grapefruit, chilled
  • 1.000 1
    ripe Fresh California Avocado, halved, seeded and peeled
  • 0.500 ½
    bunch chives, chopped
  • 0.500 ½ cup
    freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1.000 1 Tbsp.
    freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1.500 1 ½ Tbsp.
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.500 ½ tsp.
    salt
  • 0.250 ¼ tsp.
    freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

  1. California Avocado, Grapefruit and Toasted Ancho Salsa: Toast Ancho chiles directly over a medium gas flame or in a cast-iron skillet until soft and brown. Turn frequently to avoid scorching. Slice toasted chiles into 1-inch strips, then into a fine julienne.
  2. Slice ends off grapefruit and stand the fruit upright on your work surface. Cut away peel and membrane, exposing fruit. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, separate the grapefruit sections by slicing with a knife between membranes. Remove and discard seeds.
  3. Cut grapefruit segments and avocados into ½-inch dice. Toss with toasted Ancho chiles and chives in a medium mixing bowl. Gently stir in reserved grapefruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Let sit 30 minutes before serving.
  4. Fish Tacos: On the stovetop, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare a medium-hot grill. Drizzle halibut with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until barely done, 2 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove fish from grill, cool slightly, and pull apart into large flakes.
  5. Place warm tortillas on a work surface. Line each with a piece of lettuce and chunks of fish.
  6. Top each with a generous spoonful of California Avocado, Grapefruit and Toasted Ancho Salsa. Serve immediately.

    *Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados.

Nutrition information per serving

For the California Avocado, Grapefruit and Toasted Ancho Salsa:
Per serving: 147 calories; 10.6 grams fat (1.3 sat, 7.3 mono, 1 poly);
0 mg cholesterol; 269 mg sodium; 14 grams carbohydrate; 2.5 grams fiber;
2.3 grams protein

For the Fish Tacos:
Per serving: 304 calories; 8 grams fat (1 sat, 4 mono, 2 poly);
41 mg cholesterol; 299 mg sodium; 28 grams carbohydrate; 3 grams fiber;
30 grams protein

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