Pizzas de Pescado Frito

Pizzas de Pescado Frito is a vibrant and healthy Mexican dish featuring crispy fried fish atop a corn tortilla, adorned with fresh vegetables and a zesty salsa. This delicious meal is not only satisfying but also packed with flavors that celebrate the essence of coastal cuisine.

Ingredients

• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• White fish fillets (e.g., tilapia or cod) - 200 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Cornstarch - 30 grams
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Canola oil - 100 ml (for frying)
• Lettuce (shredded) - 1 cup
• Tomato (diced) - 1 medium
• Red onion (finely chopped) - 1/4 medium
• Avocado (sliced) - 1/2 medium
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lime (juiced) - 1 medium
• Salsa (optional) - to taste

Steps

1. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. In another bowl, beat the egg until frothy.
3. Dip each fish fillet into the egg, then coat it in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully covered.
4. Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
5. Fry the coated fish fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove the fish from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. While the fish is frying, prepare the toppings by combining the shredded lettuce, diced tomato, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
8. To assemble the pizzas, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
9. Place a fried fish fillet on each tortilla, top with the vegetable mixture, and add salsa if desired.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Pizzas de Pescado Frito!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle health and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from fish and avocado, beneficial for heart health.

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