Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/16 checked
2
servings
1 tbsp

Lemon juice

200 g

Basa fish

boneless and skinless

1 unit

Green Chilli

finely chopped

1 tbsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 unit

Iceberg lettuce

2 tbsp

Lemon juice

1 unit

Tomato

finely chopped

2 tbsp

Black pepper powder

0.25 tsp

Salt

1 pinch

Salt

1 unit

Whole Wheat Flour Tortilla

0.5 cup

Hung Curd (Greek Yogurt)

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1 tsp

Sunflower Oil

2 tbsp

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

finely chopped

1 tbsp

Italian seasoning

Step 1
~3 min

Marinate the basa fish with black pepper powder, lemon juice, and salt.

Step 2
~3 min

Keep the fish aside for 30 minutes to marinate.

Step 3
~3 min

Prepare the salsa by mixing finely chopped tomato, onion, green chili, coriander leaves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Step 4
~3 min

Set the salsa aside.

Step 5
~3 min

Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing hung curd (Greek yogurt) with Italian seasoning.

Step 6
~3 min

Pre-heat the oven to 200 C (392 F) for 5 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Place the marinated fish on skewers.

Step 8
~3 min

Brush the fish skewers with sunflower oil.

Step 9
~3 min

Grill the fish skewers for 20 minutes at 200 C (392 F).

Step 10
~3 min

Heat the whole wheat flour tortilla for a few seconds on a pan.

Step 11
~3 min

Place the heated tortilla on a plate.

Step 12
~3 min

Spread iceberg lettuce in the center of the tortilla.

Step 13
~3 min

Top the lettuce with 2 tablespoons of the prepared salsa.

Step 14
~3 min

Place the grilled fish pieces on top of the salsa.

Step 15
~3 min

Spread 2 tablespoons of yogurt sauce on top of the fish.

Step 16
~3 min

Roll the tortilla by bringing the opposite sides together to form a wrap.

Step 17
~3 min

If the wrap is very large, cut it in halves.

Step 18
~3 min

Serve the Mexican Low Fat Fish Wraps with yogurt sauce and salsa.

Step 19
~3 min

Optionally, serve with Spicy Mexican Salsa Verde and a glass of Pomegranate Mint Cocktail.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the fish for longer for a more intense flavor.

Add avocado to the wraps for extra creaminess.

Adjust the amount of chili to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The salsa and yogurt sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Spicy Mexican Salsa Verde.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spicy Mexican Salsa Verde
Pomegranate Mint Cocktail

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors and fresh ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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