FISH TACO BITES

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I think these appetizers are better than full-size fish tacos I've had as an entree. Enjoy the creamy salsa drizzle not only on these bites, but also on other Mexican dishes. -Carmell Childs, Ferron, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 cup salsa verde
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon honey
Dash salt
12 frozen breaded fish sticks
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
36 tortilla chip scoops
1-1/2 cups coleslaw mix
3/4 cup cubed avocado
3/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
Lime wedges and additional minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a blender, combine the salsa, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon lime juice, cilantro, honey and salt. Cover and process until smooth; set aside., Place fish sticks on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with half of the taco seasoning. Turn fish sticks over; sprinkle with remaining taco seasoning. Bake 7-9 minutes longer or until crisp., Meanwhile, place tortilla chips on a serving platter. In a small bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, avocado, tomato, remaining lime juice and 1/2 cup salsa mixture. Spoon into chips., Cut each fish stick into three pieces. Place a fish stick piece in each chip; top each with about 1/2 teaspoon salsa mixture. Garnish with lime wedges and additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.