Grilled Flounder Tacos with Poblano Avocado Salsa

Flounder is among one of the most popular saltwater fish in North America.It is very low in fat and calories and high in vitamin B12,vitaminB6,phosphorus, and selenium.Special care should be taken in cooking flounder because of its delicate flesh.It can be cooked either whole or as fillets and lends itself perfectly to most cooking methods:poaching, steaming,broiling, and baking.The following recipe is perfect for a quick, light summer lunch.


Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. flounder fillets
2 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper, divided
1/3 c fresh lime juice,divided


For the Avocado Poblano Salsa
2 poblano peppers, seeded, cut in half,seared over an open flame
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
1 large ripe Hass avocado,seed removed, cut into pieces
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
12 corn or flour tortillas


1. Rinse the fish and pat dry. Rub fillets allover with half the garlic.Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.Drizzle flounder fillets with 2 Tbsp. of the lime juice.

2. To make the poblano salsa,in a medium bowl, combine the peppers, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, remaining lime juice, remaining garlic, and salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.

3. For the fish, coat an electric grill rack with non-stick spray and grill the fish for about 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish begins to flake easily.

4. Remove fish from grill and serve immediately in warmed tortillas topped with poblano salsa.



Per Serving:322 calories, 33g carbohydrates, 32g protein, 8g fat, 6g fiber, 77mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium.