Fish Tortillas, buffet style.

These Healthy Fish Tortillas are a fresh, light, and easy dinner option that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with seasoned white fish, guacamole, and plenty of fresh veggies, it’s a fun, build-your-own meal that the whole family can enjoy!

Buffet style of eating is also a great way to get kids involved and interested in food. For more about this way of eating, click here.

Health benefits

The fish speaks for itself – a quality protein and omega 3 fatty acid source. The avocados also add more good fats, fibre, and minerals. The lime juice and zest are a vitamin C rich immune booster. Lots of salads on the side for fibre, antioxidants, and a host of health giving nutrients.

Ingredients

For this fish tortillas recipe you’ll need firm white fish like snapper, mahi mahi or cod, spices like smoked paprika and thyme, fresh coriander (cilantro), and basic ingredients for guacamole, including avocado, lime, and plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt). For sides, use fresh veggies like cabbage, tomato, cucumber and lettuce—perfect for making each tortilla your own!

How to make healthy fish tortillas

Start by prepping your guacamole and sides. Then, toss the fish in olive oil and spices, and cook it in a hot pan with onions until it’s done. Serve the fish with guacamole and a variety of fresh veggies, all laid out for a fun, DIY tortilla meal.

Serving suggestions and how to store

Let everyone build their own fish tortillas using lettuce cups or additive-free corn tortillas or flour tortillas. Serve with fresh lime wedges. Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge and reheat the fish in a pan or oven. The guacamole is best eaten fresh but can be stored for a day in the fridge with a bit of lime juice to prevent browning.

Vary this to suit your dietary needs

For dairy-free, skip the yogurt in the guacamole or use coconut yoghurt instead. Use gluten-free tortillas if needed, and feel free to adjust the veggies and toppings to suit your family’s preferences!

Fish Tortillas, buffet style.

Prep 10 minutes minutes

Cook 10 minutes minutes

Total 20 minutes minutes

Serves: 4

These Healthy Fish Tortillas are a quick and easy dinner. With spiced fish, creamy guacamole, and a variety of toppings, they’re not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients to keep everyone happy and satisfied.

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Ingredients

For the fish

• 500 g firm white fish -I like snapper, mahi mahi or cod, 2cm dice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil -extra virgin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika (or you can use pure Mexican spice mix, my spice blend recipe here))
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper -to taste
• 1 red onion/s (large) sliced
• ½ bunch/s fresh coriander leaves -finely chopped (serve on the side if this is a deal breaker for fussy kids)

Guacamole

• 1 avocado/s (large)
• 1 lime/s -juice (zest optional)
• 1 clove/s garlic -crushed
• 3 tbsp natural, Greek or coconut yoghurt
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper -to taste

Serve

• 1 lime - quartered
• Salad (to serve)

Method

• Firstly prepare your sides (below) so they are ready to serve.

Guacamole

• Process or mash the avocados with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. Place in a serving bowl.

Fish

• Toss the fish in a small splash of oil followed by the spices, thyme, sea salt and pepper.
• Over a moderate heat, add a little more oil to a large fry pan and cook the red onion for 2 minutes or until it starts to soften. Add the fish and turn each piece or stir gently until it is cooked through. It should only take 4-5 minutes max.
• Turn off the heat, stir through the coriander and place in a serving bowl.
• Serve with guacamole and your choice of sides.

Options for sides to serve:

• Choose at least three of the following sides. I always serve them all in separate bowls so everyone can build their own tortilla (kids love this):
• Serve in a lettuce cup tortilla (cos and iceberg lettuce works well)
  
• If using store bought tortillas, make sure they are additive-free and without vegetable oil (the only ingredient should be corn and perhaps sea salt)
• 2 tomatoes, diced (you can add a little diced red onion to make a salsa if you like)
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• Lettuce leaves, shredded (dress with lime juice)
• Shredded cabbage slaw
• Sprouts, of your choice (dress with lime juice)
• 1 capsicum, diced
• 2 large carrots, grated (dress with lime juice)
• This is also really lovely with diced fresh mango if in season
• 1 fresh chilli, finely chopped or dried chilli flakes

Variations

Dairy-free

Omit the yogurt from the guacamole or replace with coconut yoghurt.

Nut-free

Choose olive oil to cook the fish in.

Gluten-free

If using store bought tortillas, ensure they are gluten-free.

 

What's your favourite Mexican meal?  Let me know by commenting below.

 

Course: Main Course

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