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Salsa and tortilla chips give guests something to nosh as the grill heats. Double or triple the tacos recipe to match your crowd.

Fish Tacos

These simple fish tacos feature flaked Margarita Grouper Fillets topped with your favorite taco garnishes, including chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeño peppers, bell peppers, cilantro, and a homemade vinaigrette dressing.

Fish Tacos Photo by: Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • Tacos:
  • 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 Margarita Grouper Fillets, flaked
  • 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
  • 1 lime, quartered

Preparation

To prepare dressing, combine first 4 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.

To prepare tacos, place tortillas in a zip-top plastic bag; microwave tortillas at high 40 seconds. Divide Margarita Grouper Fillets and onion evenly over half of each tortilla; drizzle each serving with about 2 teaspoons dressing. Fold tortillas in half. Serve with lime wedges.

(Totals include Margarita Grouper Fillets)

Cooking Light AUGUST 2002

Romaine Salad with Avocado-Lime Vinaigrette

Simple ingredients coax the avocado oil into the limelight.

Romaine Salad with Avocado-Lime Vinaigrette Photo by: Karry Hosford

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 8 cups shredded romaine lettuce (about 15 ounces)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup vertically sliced red onion

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk.

Combine lettuce, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl, tossing gently. Drizzle juice mixture over lettuce mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Cooking Light MAY 2004

Strawberry Margaritas

This strawberry margarita recipe tastes better than any you'd get at a Mexican restaurant, and it's cheaper too.

Strawberry Margaritas Photo by: Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Cathy Muir

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups strawberries
  • 2 1/2 cups crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Cointreau (orange-flavored liqueur)
  • Lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

Combine strawberries, ice, tequila, lime juice, sugar, and liqueur in a blender, and process until the mixture is smooth. Pour the margaritas into 4 large glasses. Garnish margaritas with a lime wedge, if desired. Serve immediately.

Cooking Light APRIL 1998

Roasted Tomato Salsa

This recipe demonstrates how roasting typical salsa ingredients--tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, and garlic--adds a smoky dimension. Some vegetables will char before others, so keep an eye on them when they're roasting, and remove as they are done; garlic is usually the first to char. Serve with baked tortilla chips, grilled fish, or chicken. -Recipe by Taji Marie

Roasted Tomato Salsa Photo by: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Ingredients

  • 8 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 500°.

Place first 4 ingredients on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 500° for 20 minutes or until charred; stir occasionally. Remove from oven; cool.

Place vegetables in a food processor, and pulse 10 times or until chunky. Place in a medium bowl, and stir in cilantro and the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill.

Note: Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Light MARCH 2005

Formal Menu Top A Perfect Summer Menu

Fish Tacos

Romaine Salad with Avocado-Lime Vinaigrette

Strawberry Margaritas

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Cooking Light

Formal Menu Bottom

Shopping List for A Perfect Summer Menu

When the weather gets warm and your thoughts turn to grilling, try this casual menu. (Serves 2-4)

Salsa and tortilla chips give guests something to nosh as the grill heats. Double or triple the tacos recipe to match your crowd.

Shopping List:

Dairy

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Other

  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup tequila

Produce

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 1/2 cups strawberries
  • 2 1/2 cups crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 8 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded

Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • Cooking spray

Recipe List

Fish Tacos

Romaine Salad with Avocado-Lime Vinaigrette

Strawberry Margaritas

Roasted Tomato Salsa

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