Rainbow Trout Fajitas
These quick and easy rainbow trout fajitas are prefect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- vegetable oil, as needed
- 12 boneless rainbow trout fillets, 4 ounces each
- 3 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 3 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 3 large green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 24 (7-inch) flour tortillas
- 4 cups prepared salsa
- 3 cups guacamole
- 3 cups sour cream
- 24 lime wedges
Directions
- Combine lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and 2 tablespoons oil; pour over trout. Cover and marinate, refrigerated, at least 30 minutes. Combine onion and peppers; divide into 12 portions. Wrap individual portions and refrigerate.
- Per fillet, saute 1 portion of onion mixture in 2 teaspoons oil until just tender; reserve. Remove 1 trout fillet from marinade; grill or saute until just done, about 2 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, on a very hot griddle, heat 2 tortillas on both sides. Remove and discard trout skin; plate with hot tortillas and reserved onion mixture. Garnish with 1/3 cup salsa, 1/4 cup guacamole, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 2 lime wedges.
Recipe courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute
Nutrition Facts
Calories 724
Calories from Fat 286 (40%)
(50%)Total Fat 33g
(57%)Saturated Fat 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
(31%)Cholesterol 92mg
(40%)Sodium 960mg
(43%)Potassium 1516mg
Total Carbohydrate 74g
(32%)Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 8g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(73%)Protein 37g
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