My first introduction (and love-at-first-bite) to fish tacos was Taco Boy in Folly Beach, SC, a few years ago. These tacos and several versions of homemade salsas and chips were a little taste of heaven. They were made to look like fishies on the plate — PERFECTION. That moment has set a standard that’s been impossible to match ever since. (Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana in Germantown, TN, comes close. Plus they use lots of locally sourced and organic meats and veggies. That gets an extra smiley face in my book.) BTW, this photo is not from Taco Boy, Las Tortugas, or the Mexican cafe in Santa Fe.
Of course, I chose fish tacos for my first meal in Santa Fe. They were quite tasty (and I was monstrously hungry), but they just didn’t match up with my memories from Taco Boy. Fish tacos are a fairly healthy fare on the Mexican menu. Many other choices loaded with lots of cheeses, etc. — not so much. This week I’ve included links to recipes for fish tacos and other healthy Mexican Cuisine options. ENJOY!!!
Fish Tacos from Food Network
Mahimahi BLT from Cooking Light
Healthy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa from allrecipes
26 Low-Fat Mexican Food Recipes from Health.com — I’m especially intrigued by the Sweet Potato and Spinach Quesadillas and the Veggie Tostadas.
Healthy Mexican Recipes and Menus from Eating Well — Quite a variety here including a Blueberry-Lime Margarita. Cheers and Ole!
Looking for a Mexican Cookbook to add to your collection? This one had awesome recommendations on Amazon (affiliate link). Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina Available in book form or for your Kindle.
Note: Many Mexican dishes include corn. Remember much corn is GMO. You may wish to look for an organic variety.
