Grilled Fish Tacos, Brown Rice, Lemon Grilled Asparagus, Virgin Margaritas

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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 539kcal

Ingredients

Brown Rice

  • ½ cup Brown rice rinsed
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Fish Tacos

  • 8 oz Tilapia filets
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 1 cup Butter lettuce or preferred lettuce shredded
  • cup Radish sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
  • 2 wedges Lime

Asparagus

  • 1/2 bunch Asparagus 1 inch trimmed off the bottom
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp Lemon zest
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Virgin Margaritas

  • 2 tsp Maple syrup
  • 16 oz Water
  • 4 oz Orange juice
  • ½ cup Lime juice or more if needed
  • Ice if desired

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
  • Prepare and cook the rice according to the directions on the package. Once tender, season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  • Season the tilapia with cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Grill the fish to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Cut into pieces.
  • Warm the taco shells on the grill if desired.
  • Grill asparagus: Drizzle with oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Grill the asparagus until nicely charred and tender on all sides.
  • Prepare virgin margaritas: Mix all ingredients until combined. Adjust ingredients as needed to taste. Serve over ice, if desired.
  • Prepare tacos: Fill the taco shells with fish, top with lettuce, radish, and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
  • Serve with brown rice, grilled asparagus, and virgin margaritas.

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 1075mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1967IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 5mg

Grilled Fish Tacos, Brown Rice, Lemon Grilled Asparagus, Virgin Margaritas

No ratings yet
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 539 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Brown Rice

  • ½ cup Brown rice rinsed
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Fish Tacos

  • 8 oz Tilapia filets
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 1 cup Butter lettuce or preferred lettuce shredded
  • cup Radish sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
  • 2 wedges Lime

Asparagus

  • 1/2 bunch Asparagus 1 inch trimmed off the bottom
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp Lemon zest
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Virgin Margaritas

  • 2 tsp Maple syrup
  • 16 oz Water
  • 4 oz Orange juice
  • ½ cup Lime juice or more if needed
  • Ice if desired

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
  • Prepare and cook the rice according to the directions on the package. Once tender, season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  • Season the tilapia with cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Grill the fish to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Cut into pieces.
  • Warm the taco shells on the grill if desired.
  • Grill asparagus: Drizzle with oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Grill the asparagus until nicely charred and tender on all sides.
  • Prepare virgin margaritas: Mix all ingredients until combined. Adjust ingredients as needed to taste. Serve over ice, if desired.
  • Prepare tacos: Fill the taco shells with fish, top with lettuce, radish, and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
  • Serve with brown rice, grilled asparagus, and virgin margaritas.

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 456mgPotassium: 1075mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1967IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 5mg
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