Baja Seafood Tacos Recipe

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Baja Seafood Tacos
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Directions:

  1. Finally chop the tomatoes and onion.
  2. Rinse the cilantro, pat dry, and coarsely chop.
  3. Halve the peppers. Remove the seeds and veins and finely chop.
  4. Peel, crush, and finely chop the garlic.
  5. Place all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in the salsa. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  7. Refrigerate until close to serving time.
  8. Thoroughly wash the head of lettuce in a sink full of ice water.
  9. Pat dry and cut into a fine chiffonade. This ribbon-like manner of cutting the lettuce gives the dish a fluffy, light appearance when assembled.
  10. Place the lettuce in a bowl and refrigerate until serving time.
  11. Peel and devein the shrimp.
  12. Check the snapper for bones and remove any you find. Cut into large chunky pieces about 2 inches in diameter.
  13. Check the crab for any cartilage but take care not to break up the delicate pieces.
  14. Heat a little olive oil in a 12 inch frying pan over moderately high flame.
  15. Add the fish pieces and shrimp and sauté about 3 minutes, or until it becomes opaque.
  16. Add the cumin, salt and white pepper to taste, and garlic.
  17. Add the crabmeat and wine and quickly scrape the bottom of the pan.
  18. Remove from the heat, gently stir in the cilantro and peppers, and set aside while frying the tortillas.
  19. Heat a 1 inch depth of oil in a frying pan.
  20. Quickly brown the tortillas one at a time in the hot oil.
  21. Drain on absorbent paper in a warm place.
  22. To assemble the dish, place the crisp tortillas on a platter.
  23. Top with a generous mound of the seafood.
  24. Sprinkle with the chiffonade of lettuce and the tomato salsa.
  25. Garnish the platter with sprigs of cilantro, lime slices, and whole Anaheim peppers.
  26. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 368.24 Kcal (1542 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.47g 22%
Cholesterol 35.9mg 12%
Sodium 769.58mg 32%
Potassium 544.1mg 12%
Total Carbs 34.72g 12%
Sugars 2.89g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 13%
Protein 22.88g 46%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 18%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 68.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 131.01 Kcal (549 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.15g 22%
Cholesterol 12.77mg 12%
Sodium 273.81mg 32%
Potassium 193.58mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.35g 12%
Sugars 1.03g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 13%
Protein 8.14g 46%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 18%
Iron 0.7mg 11%
Calcium 24.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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