Meal Kit
Toasted Coconut Fish Tacos
with pineapple slaw
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Coconuts), Fish (Tilapia), Milk, Eggs, Wheat

Chef
Jimmy Cababa
Think of fish and coconuts together and you can almost smell the sun-tan lotion, and feel the hot grains of sand tickling your feet as you bound towards the cool relief of the surf. These tacos can't magically transport you to tantalizing tropics, but they can morph dinner into something magical. And it's not only the fish and coconuts; the heat-and-sweet jalapeño and pineapple slaw deserves a sandy shout-out of its own. Tip: Easiest way to remove jalapeño stems and seeds: remove ends, then hold upright. Carefully slice the pepper into four pieces, leaving stem and seed to discard.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 6 fl. oz. Canola Oil
- 5 oz. Pineapple Chunks
- 4 oz. Slaw Mix
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- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
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- ½ tsp. Seasoned Salt Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) Gqy0G9PB
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Calories810
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Carbohydrates68g
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Net Carbs63g
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Fat42g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1570mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using mahi-mahi, follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 1, 3, and 4, frying until fish reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes per side.
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If using whole chicken breasts, pat dry and cut into 3/4" pieces on a separate cutting board. Season same as tilapia. Follow same instructions as tilapia in Steps 3 and 4, frying until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-5 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Pat pineapple dry and coarsely chop. Place on a plate or bowl and set aside.
Stem jalapeño, halve, seed, remove ribs, and mince. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño.Pat tilapia dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 2" pieces. Season all over with half the seasoned salt (reserve remaining for cooked tilapia). -
2 Cook the Jalapeño
Place a medium non-stick pan over high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add jalapeño to hot pan and stir occasionally until softened, 1-2 minutes.
Transfer jalapeño to a plate and set aside.Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Heat Oil and Make Batter
Return pan used to cook jalapeño to medium heat and add canola oil. Let heat, 5 minutes.
While oil heats, stir tempura mix, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl until batter forms, like the consistency of a thin pancake batter. If too thick, add additional cold water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Add tilapia to batter and combine gently until fully coated. -
4 Fry the Fish
Line a plate with a paper towel. Test oil temperature by adding a pinch of tempura batter to it. It should sizzle gently. If it browns immediately, let oil cool. If it doesn't brown, increase heat.
Working in batches if necessary, add tilapia to hot oil and fry until fish is golden all over and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side, flipping fish gently.Gently transfer to towel-lined plate. Season with remaining seasoned salt (to taste). -
5 Make Slaw and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine slaw mix, sour cream, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, jalapeño (to taste), pineapple and any accumulated juices, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30 seconds.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with fried fish and garnishing with slaw and toasted coconut. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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