Fish Taco Recipe 2 - Paddy's Style

1lb Tilapia, Cod or Mahi Mahi.
1/4 c. canola oil
1 lime Juiced and Zested.
1 Tbsp. Hot Chili Powder
1 Jalapeno, diced and seeded
1/c Cilantro Chopped.
Salt to Taste
Corn Tortillas

Mix all the ingredients above (not the corn tortillas) and marinate the fish for at least an hour in mixture.

Saute or grill fish until done and you can flake with a fork.

Fill a Stock Pot with 2 in of Canola oil. Heat to 350 F. Lightly fried Corn tortillas for 15 seconds and drain on paper towel.

Pickled Red Onions:

1 red onion sliced

1 cup red wine vin

1 cup water

1tsp Salt

4 tbsp Sugar

Pinch of Red Pepper Flake

Heat all ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Pour over onion and let cool to room temp. Store in container and refrigerate until ready to use. Should last up 1-2 weeks.

Serve tacos with Sour Cream, Shredded Cabbage, Cotija Cheese( or Grated Parm can work), Pickled Onions.

Enjoy!

Joy's Mangozpacho

4 cups diced mango
1 cup water
1 cup gingerale
1/2 cup light olive oil
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 Tblspn sugar
Salt/pepper to taste

Purée in a blender or food processor. Set aside in fridge for at least 4 hours.

Mix in separate bowl the following (all diced very small):

4 cups mango
1/2 cup red onion
1/4 cup cilantro
1 cucumber

Top soup with mixture before serving.

* I would improvise on the measurements depending on quantity you want to make. This makes enough for about 4-5 people.

Swiss Chard Wraps

Ingredients :

-Bunch of Swiss Chard (Med - Large leaves)
-2-4 Tomatoes
-Bag of Shredded Mozzarella
-Olive Oil

-Minced Garlic
-Fresh Ground Pepper

Method:

-Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
-Rinse swiss chard leaves and cut stems off
-Steam leaves until soft - not too soft!
-Brush leaves with olive oil
-Slice tomatoes
-Place tomatoes in middle of swiss chard leaves. Sprinkle some cheese on top, add some minced garlic and dust with pepper.
-Roll up and place on cookie sheet. Place in oven for about 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Enjoy! Great cold too! Very light and refreshing for summer cookouts!