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Fish tacos are a great go-to dinner. Besides being really easy to prepare, they’re healthy when sautéed in a tablespoon of healthy oil, like olive oil. The American Heart Association recommends eating a 2.5 ounce serving of fish at least two times a week, especially fish that’s high in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, lake trout, and albacore tuna.

What You Need for Fish Tacos:

• 1 pound fish, your choice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Low fat tortillas
• Low fat cheese

Directions:

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the fish and sauté until cooked. Don’t worry if the fish breaks apart. Large and small pieces of fish will taste just as good.

To add variety to the meal, try out these three fish taco toppings, all made with fresh fruits and vegetables. They’re the kind of topping you can load up on and still maintain your fitness goals.

1. Cabbage Slaw Topping

What you need:

• 2 cups finely sliced purple cabbage
• 2 cups finely sliced green cabbage
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• ¼ cup lime juice

What you do:

Toss the cabbage and carrots with the lime juice and serve.

2. Mango Avocado Salsa

What you need:

• 1 large avocado, chopped
• 1 large mango, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 small bushel cilantro, chopped
• ¼ cup lime juice

What you do:

Combine all the ingredients, stir, and serve.

3. Classic Salsa

What you need:

• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 small bushel cilantro, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ cup lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

What you do:

Combine all the ingredients, stir, and serve.