Swai Fish Tacos

Fantastic new recipe we discovered when we were looking for a way to use some swai we found on sale at the market. The fish is sturdy enough to hold up to sauteeing and really absorbs the flavors perfectly for a great fish taco!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 517 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 12 corn tortillas, warmed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets swai fish, cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Step 2

Heat remaining oil in the same pan. Add swai; cook for 2 minutes. Add chili powder, salt, cumin, and pepper; cook until swai is coated and opaque in the center, 1 to 2 minutes. Return vegetables to the pan.

Step 3

Divide swai and vegetables among tortillas. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top.