Fish Taquitos

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound shark fillets
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut shark into strips 3/4 inch thick and 3 inches long. Mix canola oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and Cajun style spice mix in a plastic container. Place shark strips in container, and marinate for 1 hour.
  2. Warm tortillas in a microwave to make them pliable.
  3. Drain marinade, and pat shark dry with paper towels. Place a strip of shark at one end of a tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer. Submerge taquitos in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, no more than 3 or 4 minutes each. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Place taquitos in a baking dish large enough to accommodate all twelve. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

602 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.1g 22% DV
Total Fat 48.5g 62% DV
Carbs 38.8g 14% DV
Fiber 12.7g 45% DV
Sugar 2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 337.5mg 15% DV
Potassium 510.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 38.3mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 310.3mcg 34% DV
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 645.8mg 50% DV
Iron 10mg 56% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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