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Fish Tacos with Orange-chile Salsa

(Makes 8 servings)

These light, fresh tacos are popular street food from Mexico’s Baja region. They are healthy, easy to prepare for a party and delicious.

Ingredients

For the Salsa

• 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
• 1/2 Serrano chile, minced and seeded
• 3/4 cup diced canned tomatillos or tomatoes, drained
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 3 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped 
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. fresh or dried oregano, minced
• 1 cup prepared coleslaw
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds

For the Fish

• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 lbs. fresh sea bass, cod or tilapia
• 2 dozen small corn tortillas

Directions

For the Salsa

1. Roughly chop the orange segments (saving the juice).
2. Combine all ingredients, including the orange juice and toss to mix. Taste for salt and pepper (can be prepared and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance).
3. Add cumin seeds to coleslaw and refrigerate

For the fish

1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the fish and toss to coat.
2. Grill the fish, turning once, until crispy (about 8 minutes).
3. Warm the tortillas in the oven or on the grill.

To serve: crumble fish across a tortilla, top with coleslaw and salsa. Roll up to enjoy.

Guacamole Ole

(Makes 3 cups)

Guacamole continues to be one of the most popular Mexican innovations. This is a basic recipe; feel free to experiment with the addition of more chile, garlic or tomatillos. Just start with perfectly ripe avocadoes (preferably Haas) and fresh lime juice and you can’t go wrong.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe Haas (or Bacon) avocadoes
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup red onion, minced
• 1/3 cup tomato, chopped and seeded
• 1 Serrano chile, seeded and minced
• Kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Peel and seed the avocadoes. Mash the avocado chunks and the lime juice with a large fork or potato masher to a lumpy/smooth texture.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients and taste for seasoning.

Guacamole is best if made within an hour or two of serving (keep it refrigerated).