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California Style Gluten-Free Fish Tacos

Easy and Quick Fish Tacos

Since I moved to the Bay Area, California Coastal Cuisine has quickly become my favorite. For one, it uses fresh and local ingredients and takes in the best from South American, Asian, and European cuisines. It also offers many choices for people in recovery who avoid wheat and dairy, like these Fish Tacos - a staple snack adored by surfers, skaters, and other locals alike.

The recipe is fast and simple, and the ingredients are easily substituted, in case it’s hard to find halibut or coconut flour where you live. The possible variations are infinite!

The Recipe

Makes two tacos

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 oz fresh white fish fillets (Cod, Halibut, Trout, Flounder, Mackerel)

  • 2 organic 100% corn tortillas

  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour

  • 1 tablespoon milled flax seed

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • 1 tablespoon chipotle mayo

  • Shredded cabbage, red or green

  • ½ avocado sliced

  • ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped

  • ½ lime

OPTIONAL

  • Salsa or pico de Gallo


TOOLS

  • 2 frying pans


Directions

  • Cut the fish fillets into strips

  • Dip each strip in the egg, then in a mixture of the coconut flour and flax seed

  • Heat coconut oil in a pan and fry each strip

  • Place in a paper towel to absorb the extra oil

  • Heat the tortillas in another pan

  • Place the fish strips over each tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, avocado and cilantro, and drizzle with chipotle mayo

  • You can also add salsa or pico de Gallo to taste 

  • Squeeze some lime juice on top and enjoy!


NOTES

For the toppings, I like to experiment with what I already have and these have been winners in the past: arugula, mixed baby lettuces, onion, chili peppers (for the brave ones!), radish, and onion.

Got any new ideas or favorite twists? Please share!

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I’m Elena Singh, founder of the Sweet Science wellness program. I’m a certified nutrition counselor, science-based health coach, and addiction survivor. I help people in recovery heal their bodies and minds so they can learn to love sober life—not just survive it.

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