Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.
Crisp spiced fish in lettuce cups.
Equipment: Large frying pan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 600 g white fish, cut into strips
- 1 tbsp Cajun or fajita spice
- 2 tbsp oil
- Little gem lettuce (baby romaine) leaves
- Avocado, red onion and cherry tomatoes
- Soured cream (sour cream) and lime
- Shredded red cabbage
- Salt
Method
- Toss the fish strips with the spice, a pinch of salt and half the oil.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and fry the fish for 2–3 minutes each side, until lightly charred and flaking.
- Set out the lettuce leaves and arrange the toppings in bowls.
- Let everyone fill their own lettuce cups with fish, shredded cabbage, avocado and soured cream.
- Finish each with a squeeze of lime.
Swaps and tips
Building at the table makes this fun for children. Any firm white fish works — pollock is good value.
Add carbs for the family (optional)
For the family, serve in soft wholemeal or corn tortillas instead of lettuce cups.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 g | 6 g | 3 g | 17 g | 290 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
