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Ingredients
- Spicy Lime-Chipotle Fish:
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp chipotle powder (or chili powder, if you prefer)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lb fresh haddock fillets (or any other firm white fish)
- Avocado-Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup water
- Tacos and Garnishes:
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Shredded cabbage
- Pickled red onions
- Cilantro sprigs
- Finely julienned radishes
- Lime wedges
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2121g | |
| Calories 1790 | |
| Calories from Fat 510 | 28% |
| Total Fat 57.88g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat 9.5g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 267mg | 89% |
| Sodium 2438mg | 102% |
| Potassium 4444mg | 127% |
| Total Carbs 218.22g | 58% |
| Dietary Fiber 50.4g | 168% |
| Sugars 45.76g | 31% |
| Protein 119.96g | 192% |
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