Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa from @KorinaMossAuthor

KORINA MOSS: We're just about to start a new year, so I'm sure many of you are like me and making resolutions for healthier eating. Healthy fish tacos get such a boost from this creamy dressing and mango salsa. This makes enough for about 2-3 tacos.

MANGO SALSA

Ingredients:

1 fresh mango, cubed (about 1 cup)

1 cup Roma or cherry tomatoes, diced (not shown -- didn't have) 

1/4 cup red onion, diced

1 large clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp white sugar

1/2 TBL rice or cider vinegar 

1-1/4 TBL fresh lime juice

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Combine mango, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic (and cilantro)

In a separate small bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, and lime juice. Stir.

Pour lime mixture into mango mixture. Chill in refrigerator for at least an hour. 

CREAMY DRESSING

Ingredients:

1/4 cup of scallions or red onion, diced

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

1 clove garlic, minced

3 TBL mayonnaise

3 TBL sour cream

1-1/2 tsp lime juice

Directions:

Mix mayo, sour cream, and lime juice. Add the rest of the ingredients. Chill for at least an hour.

TACOS

Ingredients:

White fish (Cod, tilapia, haddock, etc.)

soft tortillas, flour or corn

Red cabbage, chopped

Carrots, julienned

mango salsa

creamy dressing

Directions:

Grill, bake, or pan fry white fish. Grilled has the best flavor. You can also use fried fish. Season to taste. 

Warm tortillas

Chop up fish and place on tortilla

Add mango salsa

Add creamy dressing

Add cabbage and carrots

Enjoy! 

Readers: What's your favorite way to eat fish? 

KORINA MOSS is the author of the Cheese Shop cozy mystery series set in Sonoma Valley, including the Agatha Award winner of the Best First Novel, Cheddar Off Dead and the finalist for Best Contemporary Novel, Case of the Bleus. Her books have been featured in USA Today, PARADE Magazine, Woman’s World, AARP Magazine, and Writer's Digest.

The Cheese Shop Mystery series is available wherever books are sold. To find out more and subscribe to my FREE monthly newsletter, visit my website and follow me on Facebook and Instagram.

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Korina Moss is also a freelance developmental editor specializing in cozy and traditional mysteries. Using her experience writing her award-winning series for a Big 5 publisher, she has the inside track on what editors, agents, and readers are looking for in a cozy mystery.  Whether you're a new writer hoping to be traditionally or independently published, or you're an established writer wanting some guidance with a manuscript, she can help you strengthen your book. You can find more information on her website and contact her at korinamossauthor@gmail.com.