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Suya Cod Plantain Tacos

Yes, you read that correctly! This West-African inspired taco recipe makes the perfect flavour-packed lunch or dinner. 
Course Main Course
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 481kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 plantain medium
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 white onion
  • 4 oz cod
  • 1 avocado medium
  • 2 tbsp suya spice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp parsley leaves

Instructions

  • Season your cod fillets with crushed/minced garlic, suya spice and a pinch of salt. You can leave to marinate for 20 minutes or gill immediately.
  • Preheat your oven to 170*C fan and bake you cod in the oven for 25 minutes until cooked.
  • While cooking, to a blender add 1 chopped (blendable chunks), peeled medium plantain, ½ chopped onion, a pinch of salt and water. Blend until smooth.
  • When blended, add to a bowl and mix in your flour.
  • To a large frying pan, add your oil and place on a low to medium heat on your stove.
  • Pour in your blended mixture into small circle shapes to make your taco shells. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden on the outside and firm throughout.
  • Chop your lettuce, parsley and remaining onion into small pieces and your avocado into thin slices.
  • When your cod is cooked, flake into small pieces with a fork.
  • To assemble your taco, add lettuce to your taco shell followed by cod, chopped onion, sliced avocado, parsley and the juice of half a lemon.

Notes

  • Makes 6 taco shells (depending on size)
  • Serves 2 (3 taco shells each)

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 1365mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1714IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg