Fish Fajitas with Spicy Salsa Verde
- 1 1/2 pounds mahi mahi, skin removed
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 fresh lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- Salsa Verde, recipe follows.
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 1/2 pound tomatillos
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Sal and freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut the fish into 1-inch strips and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with lime juice.
- With a rag or paper towel, grease the grill with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place fish on grill gently; and cook for 3 minutes on each side, turning carefully with tongs.
- On the cooler outer edges of the grill place the tortillas to warm them.
- Transfer the warmed tortillas to a plate or a wide shallow bowl lined with a clean kitchen towel.
- Fold the edges of the towel over tortillas to keep them warm.
- To assemble, divide the fish among tortillas and top with salsa verde and avocado slices.
- Squeeze lime juice over the avocado and roll up the tortillas.
- Recipe courtesy Bobby Deen
- Remove papery husks from tomatillos and rinse well.
- Cut in half and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Place under a broiler for about 5 to 7 minutes to lightly blacken the skin.
- Place tomatillos, lime juice, onions, cilantro, jalapeno peppers and sugar in a food processor or blender and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed.
- Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve with chips or as a salsa accompaniment to Mexican dishes.
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 7 minutes
- Ease of Preparation: Easy
mahi mahi, salt, lime, olive oil, flour tortillas, salsa, avocado, lime juice, white onion, cilantro, peppers, sugar, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fish-fajitas-with-spicy-salsa-verde-recipe.html (may not work)