Gluten Free Asian Ahi Fish Tacos
 
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Try a twist on your Tuesday Taco night with these Gluten Free Asian Ahi Fish Tacos. The combination of seasoned fish, tangy carrot slaw, and a sweet teriyaki glaze is pure excitement!
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Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • For the fish:
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 lb. fresh Ahi tuna steak
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five spice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lime juice
  • For the carrot slaw:
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • dash of salt
  • dash of pepper
  • For the teriyaki sauce:
  • ¼ cup gluten free teriyaki sauce*
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic juice from jarred garlic, or garlic powder
  • Taco fixings:
  • Toasted sesame seeds**, cilantro, thinly sliced cucumber, avocado, sriracha sauce, arugula, lime wedges to squeeze, and white or yellow corn tortillas
Directions
  1. To make the fish, combine salt, Chinese five spice, garlic powder, and ground mustard. Season both sides of the fish with mixture. Squeeze lime juice onto fish and rub fish with fingers to incorporate seasonings and juice. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Once pan is hot enough that a drop of water sizzles, place fish into pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side depended on preference. 2 minutes for a rare center, and 3 minutes for cooked through.
  3. While fish is cooking, shred carrots and toss in rice vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Make teriyaki sauce by combining all ingredients into a microwave safe dish. Stir together and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove and stir. Let sit to thicken. If mixture is still too thin after cooling, return to microwave for an additional 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. To prepare tacos, heat corn tortillas according to package directions and fill with fish, carrot slaw, teriyaki sauce, and other desired toppings.
Notes
*I used San-J brand. Make sure it is a runny teriyaki sauce and not already thickened.
**Toast in toaster over for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Watch carefully because they can burn fast.
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakes.com/gluten-free-asian-ahi-fish-tacos/