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Tequila and Kaffir Lime Sierra Fish with Warm Salad of Nopal (Prickly Pear) with Cilantro-Agave Vinaigrette (Ming Tsai) Recipe

Tequila and Kaffir Lime Sierra Fish with Warm Salad of Nopal (Prickly Pear) with Cilantro-Agave Vinaigrette (Ming Tsai) Recipe

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Tequila and Kaffir Lime Sierra Fish with Warm Salad of Nopal (Prickly Pear) with Cilantro-Agave Vinaigrette (Ming Tsai)

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Ingredients:

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1 lb sierra fish, skinned, boned, scaled, cut into 1-inch cubes (can substitute pompano or snapper)
1 oz 100 percent agave tequila
4 kaffir lime leaves, de-stemmed , chiffonaded into 1/16-inch ribbon
1 jalapeno, de-stemmed, minced with the seeds
1 onion, sliced
4 limes, juiced
1 tbsp soy sauce
salt and black pepper
nopal salad , recipe follows
cilantro agave vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/2 cup corn tortillas , cut into 1/16-inch ribbon , fried crisp, for garnish
grapeseed oil, to cook
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 shallots, minced
2 cups 1/4-inch strips nopal
1/2 cup cilantro-agave vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/2 lb mixed field greens
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups washed, dried, and picked cilantro
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp agave syrup
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 limes, juiced
2/3 cup grapeseed oil
salt and black pepper

Directions:

In a bowl, mix everything together. Let sit, refrigerated or in another bowl of ice, for 10-15 minutes. Stir and check for seasoning.
Place the salad in the middle of 4 serving plates and drizzle the cilantro vinaigrette around. Top salad with a mound of fish and fried tortilla crisps.
Beverage: Some Traditional Tequila/Beer Combo with lime
Nopal Salad:
In a saute pan coated lightly with oil, saute the ginger and shallots for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly brown. Add the nopal and heat thoroughly. Season and add the vinaigrette. Place the greens in a large bowl and toss with warm vinaigrette. Check for flavor.
Cilantro-Agave Vinaigrette:
In a blender, add cilantro, garlic, syrup, Dijon, and juice, and blend at high speed. Slowly add the oil to emulsify and season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	571.65 Kcal (2393 kJ)
Calories from fat	343.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.15g	59%
Sodium	326.98mg	14%
Potassium	527.94mg	11%
Total Carbs	57.02g	19%
Sugars	15.59g	62%
Dietary Fiber	10.44g	42%
Protein	9.34g	19%
Vitamin C	45.8mg	76%
Iron	102.8mg	571%
Calcium	171.1mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.89 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.2g	59%
Sodium	87.45mg	14%
Potassium	141.2mg	11%
Total Carbs	15.25g	19%
Sugars	4.17g	62%
Dietary Fiber	2.79g	42%
Protein	2.5g	19%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	76%
Iron	27.5mg	571%
Calcium	45.8mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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