Spicy Tilapia Burritos

Tilapia may, also, be pan seared in lieu of grilling.

Ready In: 26 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4  tilapia fillets (about 4-6 oz each)
  • 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
  • 2  tablespoons  southwest seasoning (Emerils or recipes on genius kitchen)
  • 1  ripe avocado
  • 14 cup sour cream
  • 34 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 3  plum tomatoes
  • 14 cup cilantro
  • 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • 2  tablespoons lime juice
  • 1  garlic clove, pressed
  • 3  cups  coleslaw mix
  • 4 (11 inch)  flour tortillas
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Directions

  1. Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium coals. Season tilapia fillets with oil and seasoning mix. Lightly grease grid of grill. Grill fillets, covered, 5-6 minutes or until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, turning once. Remove tilapia from grill.
  2. Mash avocado in medium bowl. Stir in sour cream and 1/4 tsp of the salt; cover and set aside. Dice tomatoes; set aside. Snip cilantro and finely chop jalapeño pepper. Combine cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, remaining 1/2 tsp salt and garlic in large bowl; mix well. Add slaw mix and tomatoes; mix well.
  3. Spread tortillas with avocado mixture to within 1 inch of the edge. Place 1 cup slaw down center of each tortilla and top with tilapia. Fold in ends of tortillas and roll up tightly.

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