exotic island tacos

Name: Exotic Island Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 8 - low carb or regular taco shells; 8 - talapia, catfish or orange roughy filets; 3 cup(s) finely shredded lettuce; 1 cup(s) green onions, chopped; 1 large red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) cilantro or parsley; 2 cup(s) mandarin oranges, drained and diced; ## FOR CREMA:; 1 cup(s) sour cream; 1 cup(s) real mayo; 1 large lime, juiced and zested; 3 tablespoon(s) orange marmalade jam; 1 tablespoon(s) cilantro or parsley, chopped (i like cilantro); 1/4 teaspoon(s) jerk seasoning or cayenne pepper; 2 cup(s) queso fresco cheese, grated for garnish; 2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded for garnish

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Barbara Miller

Oakdale, MN

Updated on Jul 21, 2013

My favorite place to go is Cozumel, Mexico. The minute you land there, the smell of lime just permeates the air and the taste of the food there is so exotic! Trying to get past the "same old tacos" I decided to try and capture the flavor of the island. The exotic flavors in this taco is an explosion to your senses! This taco recipe has become a favorite among my family and friends and is great for summer parties as well as a good tail gate party.

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If you are looking for an exotic burst of flavor in your mouth and a little tired of the same old taco, this would be the taco for you! It is a taste of Cozumel Island, Mexico and the flavors just dance in your mouth.

prep time 30 Min

cook time

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 - low carb or regular taco shells
8 - talapia, catfish or orange roughy filets
3 cups finely shredded lettuce
1 cup green onions, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro or parsley
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained and diced
FOR CREMA:
1 cup sour cream
1 cup real mayo
1 large lime, juiced and zested
3 tablespoons orange marmalade jam
1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, chopped (i like cilantro)
1/4 teaspoon jerk seasoning or cayenne pepper
2 cups queso fresco cheese, grated for garnish
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded for garnish

How To Make exotic island tacos

Step 1

Fry your fish in three tablespoons cooking oil approximately four minutes on each side. Cool completely and flake into pieces and set aside in bowl.

Step 2

Put each filling ingredient in a separate bowl to make taco assembly a snap.
Step 3

Combine all the ingredients for the crema and mix well. let sit at least 30 minutes so that the flavors can blend together. Mix again when ready to put on the tacos. Refrigerate any left over crema.
Step 4

Assemble your tacos, add the crema to the taco and let your taste buds come alive!
Step 5

This taco will also work very well with chicken, pork and thinly sliced beef.
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