We’ve been eating a TON of fish lately! It’s a good thing we both love fish and our bodies THRIVE off those omegas, really! But I’m always surprised at how many people are afraid to try fish or turn their nose up at it, grown up and kids. I guess I don’t blame them. If you try a “fishy” fish, it’s hard to keep trying other fish. That’s the thing, fish should be FRESH and not smell that fishy. That’s why we use Sizzlefish –> HIGH QUALITY FOLKS!
Okay, back to my point here. How the heck do you get kids and fish phobia people to even give fish a shot? Well, you get creative and you bring out the “healthy” comfort food. In other words, you make it strange but good.
Here’s a dish that was given two thumbs up by my family (nieces, nephews, and the other non fish eating folk).
Salmon Black Bean Enchiladas Ingredients
- 6-8 oz. of grounded salmon (two 3-4 ounce fillets) .
- 3-4 medium white or yellow corn tortillas
- 1 ½ cup regular or refried BLACK beans (depends on how you want to prepare them, if you want fast then Amy’s Brand has canned organic refried black beans).
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ½ cup mozzarella or pepper jack cheese. Vegan option: DAIYA
- 2-3 teaspoon of Cumin
- 1 –2 tablespoon of cream cheese – Optional
- Salsa to taste
- Optional add in for SPICE – 1 small chopped jalapeno or small jar of green chilies
- For those wanting extra carbs, add in some pre-cooked white rice or spanish rice. I had some extra Santa Fe brown rice blend which I placed under the cheese before baking it in the oven.
Instructions
- Spray a baking dish with oil. Take each corn tortilla a lightly pat on butter or olive oil. Go ahead a cook salmon fillets so that they are cooked but not over cooked. Then chop or grind up. In the meantime cook beans on stove top or microwave if you used canned. Then mix in cream cheese, cumin, onions , and tomatoes into your pot with beans. Make sure the cheese is all melted but it’s not too hot yet. Then place black mixture and salmon meat together in one bowl. Transfer heaping portions into each corn tortilla and roll tightly or you can layer like a lasagna. Line each tortilla up in the baking dish. Cover the top of the tortillas with more tomatoes and salsa, then add the cheese on top to cover the tortillas evenly. I baked this for about 15-20 minutes on 350F degrees, but it depends on how melted you like your cheese. You can also broil it for the last 3-5 minutes or so to get it a more golden brown cheese topping.
- Option 2: Want to make it more PALEO friendly? Try Subbing squash or zucchini for the beans and then use coconut flour tortillas or julian bakery coconut wraps. Cheese optional of course.
See, looks pretty good, eh? Not fishy at all! And perfect for back to school recipes! Since we are still on the topic of FISH, let me tell you another reason we’ve been eating MORE of it and why i have been a horrible sherpa wife this past week. I took on another role. You see, for the next several months, I’ll be the social media manager and recipe provider for Sizzlefish. We have a great relationship with Rob (the owner) and I really want his company to succeed! Much like I want our own dreams to succeed! This company really has vision to bring GOOD HEALTH to our door step and who doesn’t want that? But more importantly, this opportunity allows us some extra income when we need it. A chance to save up for future plans with Healthy Bites, racing, and more!
It may be more time CONNECTING (when I really need a detox) but I’m also learning what to prioritize in the meantime. That may mean less commenting and replying, but those who KNOW me (us) know we care dearly about those who read and support us!
Be prepared for more fish recipes! Fish and Bites, my specialty. Haha! What’s your favorite kid friendly fish recipe?
Cheers to Crazy Cotters and more DREAMING BIG and Helping others DREAM BIG!
Lindsay (Sherpa Wife)
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut
Omg fish lasagna?? Lindsay..this is brilliant!! I basically think of Dave as a kid when it comes to making food because he is super picky and winces at the thought of healthy food. I really need to try this!!
Pinning in the meantime! And I just followed Sizzlefish on IG and FB so I’m excited it’s really you! 🙂
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
You are so creative and clever which is why I’m sure you’re now the new SM person behind Sizzle Fish. Congratulations my dear. That is great news and very well deserved.
Amber
OH Mexican type of Salmon? Never thought to try it with this flavor fusion! I cannot eat beans…BUT maybe this will inspire me to make Salmon tacos 🙂
LCCotter
I actually sub the beans for zucchini or mushroom for me! I can’t do black beans well. Haha but I can do lentils.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast
I must try this soon! Adding it to my meal plan, too. 🙂
Tina Muir
This sounds amazing! I just bought salmon yesterday toooooo! AND I have black beans,…..but the mr is going away for a few days, so I may have to adapt it into a enchilada for one 🙂 Thanks for the yummy recipe!
LCCotter
you can totally do it for one! easy peasy
Elle
Wow, this recipe looks great! I would have never thought to put salmon and enchiladas together.
There’s a lot of fresh local salmon where I live, so I will definitely be trying this soon!
LCCotter
oh yum! keep me posted
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Sounds amazing! I am totally making these. I love salmon, and eat it a lot, but never get too creative with it. Great idea!
LCCotter
yay! let me know whatcha think!
Carly @ Fine Fit Day
This sounds awesome! One of my favorite dishes my mum made when I was little was a salmon casserole. I liked salmon and shellfish, but for the longest time as a kid I didn’t like any white fish. So odd!
Congrats on the Sizzlefish job! It sounds like an awesome venture & they’re lucky to have you.
LCCotter
thanks carly! and now i’m intrigued by salmon casserole. Do you have the recipe?
Billi
Thanks for sharing the recipe! I totally agree – good fish does not smell fishy! I didn’t discover fish until I was an adult, because my mom always made pretty low quality fish. My favorite kid friendly recipe is any fish sticks – I think it reminds the kids of french fries!
LCCotter
haha yes, so true! i now make fish sticks with almond meal or coconut flour. Much healthier!
jill conyers
Lindsay that is awesome! Sizzlefish is lucky to have you. And lucky for me! I’ve been eating a lot of fish lately so your recipes will come in handy.
LCCotter
well we might need to get you some sizzlefish then soon!
Cassie
WHOOO congrats Lindsay, you totally deserve this! Their social media is going to ROCK since you are amaze on social media 🙂 So happy for all three of you (Kiwi, you and Sizzlefish haha). xoxo
LCCotter
you are kind, thank you for all the encouragement friend!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
SO proud of you, buddy! what a great initiative and concept- and a healthy one too. Now how about expanding worldwide 😉
LCCotter
i think you should move to the states instead. Bring your mum so she can teach me some to cook those amazing Persian dishes!
Kim
Yum – these look awesome!!! And, I think they would be perfect with a margarita!
LCCotter
you are brilliant. YES< perfect combo!
Jody - Fit at 56
So happy for you!!!!! YES, I get the whole having to read & comment less & going to get more like that for me – maybe to the point of a sabbatical – have to see what happens here but we need money & as much as life is important, we all have to pay bills too.
I am not a fish person so maybe one day I will try it form your new company! 🙂
LCCotter
and i love that you comment even when you don’t like fish. haha. LOVE U
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf
First off, the recipe looks amazing and delicious and one that I definitely want to try. Second, I’m so excited for you and your new role but I know how tricky it can be to manage everything. Cheers to dreaming big!! xoxo
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama
Congrats on the new job! They are very lucky to have you! We had fish last night and I nearly fell out of my chair when both of my kids gobbled theirs up. This recipe looks insanely good. If they don’t like it, I know I will!
LCCotter
thats awesome! what fish dish was it?
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan
Congrats Lindsay – am so happy for you lady!!! I cannot wait to see more fish fish recipes – the fishy the better I say 🙂
Btw, I love the idea of a fish enchilada – don’t think I’ve ever had an enchilada as unique as this!
LCCotter
oh i knew you’d love! surprise ingredient indeed, yes?
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
Woohoo congrats on the Sizzlefish job.
Heather (Where's the Beach)
I need to share this with my sister. She’s been eating more fish lately and she also happens to love enchiladas. And congrats on the new gig. That’s awesome!
LCCotter
you should make these for her! half fish and then the other veggie or tempeh!
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom
Looks good. I just may be able to get the kids to eat salmon with this one.
LCCotter
let me know if they do!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
I couldn’t think of anyone better than you for Sizzelfish. Congrats lady!
LCCotter
thanks megan! that means a lot!
Alex@Veggin' Out
This looks so good! I never would have thought to try something like this! Salmon is one of my favorite kinds of fish, so I hope I can try this before I head back to school in a couple of weeks!
LCCotter
let me know if you try it Alex!
Missy
I knew it *wink*
Good for you girl!
Now about this fish recipe (me <—*seafoodFANATIC*), I've never thought NOR heard of mexican seafood anything beyond fish tacos.
I think you are so brilliant!
I've never tried cheese with fish (not even on tacos) and I'm hesitant but I trust ya and I want to give it a whirl sometime.
LCCotter
try it with goat cheese instead! xxoo
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
Mmmm!!! I’m totally on a fish kick lately now that I realized it’s not nearly as difficult to cook fish at home as I convinced myself it was…. 😉
LCCotter
i know, right? takes like 10 minutes!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats
Awesome! I “chatted” with Rob via email before doing our FitFluential campaign with them and he seems like a great guy! And a perfect job for you in addition to your other ones. Once his company gets so huge that he needs another person to help out, let me know!! 😉 And my kids love a basic salmon on the grill that I do with lemon and Greek seasoning. Yum!
LCCotter
oh that’s awesome! and yes, will definitely keep you in the loop for future! You are amazing!
Heather @ FITaspire
YUM!! My kind of fish, this looks so good!! 🙂
Domi @ Eat, Pray, Lift
Congrats on the new partnership! So exciting, and Sizzlefish is lucky to have you. 🙂 Really appreciate your “realness” about blogging and business and the trade-offs that come with the territory. Keep chasing those dreams!
This looks double-delicious, because salmon is delicious and enchis are delicious, so that’s delicious x 2, right? Definitely giving it a shot when I’m back from vacation.
LCCotter
thanks Domi! and so glad i can always be real with YOU!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries
This recipe sounds SO GOOD! Can’t wait to make this. Hoping Hunter will love it too!
So excited for you and your new role with Sizzlefish! You’re made for it! I’ll continue to be praying you’ll be able to find that new “normal” and figure out how to balance it all. xo
LCCotter
your prayers are amazing! love you friend!
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape
Congratulations on your new role! So exciting!
I love fish and wish I could have the opportunity to eat more of it – alas we don’t have anything wonderful like sizzle fish over in the UK!
LCCotter
maybe a visit to the states is a must now, yes?
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat
Now this is such an interesting idea! I’m kind of loving it!
LCCotter
oh yay! let me know if you try it!
Purelytwins
salmon is the best!!! love the flavor idea!!
Shannon
Ummm that salmon black bean bake sounds AMAZING.
I always look for new ways to eat salmon, so this is such a great idea!! 🙂
LCCotter
oh shannon, i think u will love it! let me know if you try it!
Lisa @ RunWiki
I am always looking for ways to get my kids to eat more fish. They love Mexican food, so this would be great– I might need to change the fish to cod or sable– only one has eaten salmon in the past. You are an amazing cook Linds! xoxo
LCCotter
cod works! or haddock! xxoo Miss you friend
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fish is my favorite protein 🙂
I’m having wonderful wild salmon tonight!
LCCotter
your instagram pic was amazing. Why don’t we live closer? FEED ME
kristin
never would have thought of salmon in an enchilada bake, but that does sound delicious!
LCCotter
Let me know what you think if you try it kristin!
Maureen
This might be the dish that gets me to try cooking salmon! ***high five***
LCCotter
high five indeed!! DO IT!
Kierston
Congrats on your new role!!!! You will rock it! 😀
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
This looks so amazing. I may make it for dinner tonihht – I pre-cooked allllll the salmon this week for meal prep. And Mexican = winning.
I’m so glad you’re working with Rob and doing the social stuff. You’re doing an awesome job – he’s a lucky man.
Glad you’re still making balls too. I mean bites. 😉
LCCotter
fish balls are next.. stay tuned. LOL!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
Actually… I’d eat that. Like crab cake balls!
Brittany @ Britt's Blurbs
YAY! Congrats on your new role with Sizzlefish! That’s so exciting!
LCCotter
thanks Britt! i appreciate your support!
Alysia @ Slim Sanity
I’m not sure i can get down with salmon yet… but Kyle would love this. Pinned!
LCCotter
you can’t taste the salmon, trust me! but let me know if you try!
Jen
i’m all about fish tacos. pretty sure i will be all about fish enchilada’s! 🙂
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables
I’ll be over for dinner… minus the cheese please!
LCCotter
of course, no cheese or I’ll use daiya!
Jaclyn @ BumpSweat
Great-looking recipe! Congratulations on the new position; you’ll do a really good job at it!
LCCotter
thanks friend! and how are you doing? hangin in there?!
Taylor @ LiftingRevolution
I could eat fish every day!Even as a kid, seafood has been my favorite! It didn’t hurt that I grew up fishing with my dad so we had the freshest of the fresh!
LCCotter
see.. a girl after my own heart.
Linz @ Itz Linz
i definitely didn’t like fish when i was younger – hoping william does when he gets older!
AmyC
If I could just get our youngest to eat fish 😉
LCCotter
maybe they will like this?? I’ve also tried it with salmon burger meat
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
Oooh congrats on your Sizzlefish gig! That’s super exciting and such a good fit for you! I really really wish they had a Canadian presence too because I’d be all over it. Let me know if that’s ever in the works!
Tara Newman
Hmmm – my kids cycle through “picky” phases and we are smack in the middle of one now. However, they do like salmon and they do the mexican type flavors so this could work!
LCCotter
if you try it, report back, k sherpa?
Lucie@FitSwissChick
Congrats on the new endeavour!! The recipe sounds great – I need to find black beans finally!!
LCCotter
maybe we can do a swap! I’ll send you beans you send me something swiss! haha serious!
Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete
Pinned it! It’s going to happen on a Taco Tuesday, for sure!
LCCotter
sweeeet! keep me posted Tiff!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out
Yum, these sound delicious!
LCCotter
thanks Livi! totally can make it paleoish for you, yes?
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out
Yes!! Just sub out the black beans and I’ll be good to go!
Cara's Healthy Cravings
Way to go Chef Lindsay, this looks super yummy!
Congrats on your new endeavour, seems like a great fit for you, as a women who can/does “wear many hats.” 🙂 Let me know if you need any fish recipe inspiration, my fish repertoire is quite extensive from my work.
LCCotter
i will definitely take you up on that!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Very cool recipe! And I have kids and a husband who won’t touch fish! Which mean I eat it every single day for lunch because it’s out for dinner. But my husband would totally eat this! Good luck with the sizzlefish project!
Lauren
That is such a clever idea – fish enchiladas! I have never had those before 🙂