Spicy Fish Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- For the fish, take a tablespoon of MIRACLE WHIP Dressing…
- 1 pounds cod fillets
- 1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cups coleslaw mix
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, cut into slices
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