Fish Taco Surprise with Fresh Corn Salsa Recipe

Name: Fish Taco Surprise with Fresh Corn Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour; 1/2 Tablespoons Paprika; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 6 whole Chicken Tenders; 2 teaspoons Salt; 2 teaspoons Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated; 3 Tablespoons Sour Cream; 1 teaspoon Medium-heat Salsa; 2 whole Vine-ripened Tomatoes; 1/4 whole Red Onion, Diced; 1/2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Whole Kernel Corn; ⅛ cups Lemon Juice (fresh Squeezed!); 6 whole Whole Wheat Or Sun Dried Tomato Tortillas; 1/4 heads Iceberg Lettuce, Chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 Tablespoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
6 whole Chicken Tenders
2 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 cups Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated
3 Tablespoons Sour Cream
1 teaspoon Medium-heat Salsa
2 whole Vine-ripened Tomatoes
1/4 whole Red Onion, Diced
1/2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Whole Kernel Corn
⅛ cups Lemon Juice (fresh Squeezed!)
6 whole Whole Wheat Or Sun Dried Tomato Tortillas
1/4 heads Iceberg Lettuce, Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 400 F.
2
In a shallow bowl, mix the whole wheat flour with your paprika and garlic powder.
3
Lightly salt and pepper the chicken tenders (use about 1 teaspoon of each), then dredge them in the whole wheat flour mixture.
4
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium high heat, add chicken in a single layer and sear both sides of the chicken tenders for about 3 minutes on each side.
5
Remove the chicken tenders from the pan and set them on a baking sheet.
6
Then place the sheet in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
7
The baking is the real key to the success of this dishyour chicken tenders will come out light and delectable.
8
Remove chicken from oven and top with grated pepper jack cheese.
9
Meanwhile, mix your sour cream and salsa together and set aside.
10
For the fresh corn salsa: Quarter, seed and core your vine ripened tomatoes.
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Then dice them and place in a medium sized serving bowl.
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Add the diced red onion, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, the whole kernel corn and the lemon juice and toss well.
13
Let the salsa mixture stand.
14
Heat a frying pan on the stovetop over medium heat and preheat your tortillas.
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This always works best if the tortillas are moist.
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Feel free to spritz them with a spray of water if desired.
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Its okay.
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Youll get a nice soft warm tortilla that will fold well and not break on you.
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Heat tortillas for 60 seconds on each side then remove from the pan and plate your tortilla.
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Spread some of the sour cream mixture into the center of the tortillaalmost like you are starting to sauce the center of a pizza crust.
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Cover your sour cream mixture with chopped iceberg lettuce and place a melted cheese covered chicken tender in the center.
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Slather on as much fresh corn salsa as you please and fold to your liking.
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This dish is light and vibrant with color and flavor.
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You might even find that you need to slow down after the first few bites!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour, 1/2 Tablespoons Paprika, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 6 whole Chicken Tenders, and more.

Yes, Fish Taco Surprise with Fresh Corn Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fish Taco Surprise with Fresh Corn Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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