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 1/2 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
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup mozzarella or pepper jack cheese. Vegan option: DAIYA
- 2-3 tsp of Cumin
- 1 –2 tbsp 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)
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That is such a clever idea – fish enchiladas! I have never had those before 🙂
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!
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.
i will definitely take you up on that!
Yum, these sound delicious!
thanks Livi! totally can make it paleoish for you, yes?
Yes!! Just sub out the black beans and I’ll be good to go!
Pinned it! It’s going to happen on a Taco Tuesday, for sure!
sweeeet! keep me posted Tiff!
Congrats on the new endeavour!! The recipe sounds great – I need to find black beans finally!!
maybe we can do a swap! I’ll send you beans you send me something swiss! haha serious!
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!
if you try it, report back, k sherpa?
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!
If I could just get our youngest to eat fish 😉
maybe they will like this?? I’ve also tried it with salmon burger meat
i definitely didn’t like fish when i was younger – hoping william does when he gets older!
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!
see.. a girl after my own heart.
Great-looking recipe! Congratulations on the new position; you’ll do a really good job at it!
thanks friend! and how are you doing? hangin in there?!
I’ll be over for dinner… minus the cheese please!
of course, no cheese or I’ll use daiya!
i’m all about fish tacos. pretty sure i will be all about fish enchilada’s! 🙂
I’m not sure i can get down with salmon yet… but Kyle would love this. Pinned!
you can’t taste the salmon, trust me! but let me know if you try!
YAY! Congrats on your new role with Sizzlefish! That’s so exciting!
thanks Britt! i appreciate your support!
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. 😉
fish balls are next.. stay tuned. LOL!
Actually… I’d eat that. Like crab cake balls!
Congrats on your new role!!!! You will rock it! 😀
This might be the dish that gets me to try cooking salmon! ***high five***
high five indeed!! DO IT!
never would have thought of salmon in an enchilada bake, but that does sound delicious!
Let me know what you think if you try it kristin!
Fish is my favorite protein 🙂
I’m having wonderful wild salmon tonight!
your instagram pic was amazing. Why don’t we live closer? FEED ME
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
cod works! or haddock! xxoo Miss you friend
Ummm that salmon black bean bake sounds AMAZING.
I always look for new ways to eat salmon, so this is such a great idea!! 🙂
oh shannon, i think u will love it! let me know if you try it!
salmon is the best!!! love the flavor idea!!
Now this is such an interesting idea! I’m kind of loving it!
oh yay! let me know if you try it!
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!
maybe a visit to the states is a must now, yes?
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
your prayers are amazing! love you friend!
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.
thanks Domi! and so glad i can always be real with YOU!
YUM!! My kind of fish, this looks so good!! 🙂
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!
oh that’s awesome! and yes, will definitely keep you in the loop for future! You are amazing!
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…. 😉
i know, right? takes like 10 minutes!
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.
try it with goat cheese instead! xxoo
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!
let me know if you try it Alex!
I couldn’t think of anyone better than you for Sizzelfish. Congrats lady!
thanks megan! that means a lot!
Looks good. I just may be able to get the kids to eat salmon with this one.
let me know if they do!
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!
you should make these for her! half fish and then the other veggie or tempeh!
Woohoo congrats on the Sizzlefish job.
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!
oh i knew you’d love! surprise ingredient indeed, yes?
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!
thats awesome! what fish dish was it?
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
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! 🙂
and i love that you comment even when you don’t like fish. haha. LOVE U
Yum – these look awesome!!! And, I think they would be perfect with a margarita!
you are brilliant. YES< perfect combo!
SO proud of you, buddy! what a great initiative and concept- and a healthy one too. Now how about expanding worldwide 😉
i think you should move to the states instead. Bring your mum so she can teach me some to cook those amazing Persian dishes!
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
you are kind, thank you for all the encouragement friend!
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.
well we might need to get you some sizzlefish then soon!
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!
haha yes, so true! i now make fish sticks with almond meal or coconut flour. Much healthier!
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.
thanks carly! and now i’m intrigued by salmon casserole. Do you have the recipe?
Sounds amazing! I am totally making these. I love salmon, and eat it a lot, but never get too creative with it. Great idea!
yay! let me know whatcha think!
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!
oh yum! keep me posted
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!
you can totally do it for one! easy peasy
I must try this soon! Adding it to my meal plan, too. 🙂
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 🙂
I actually sub the beans for zucchini or mushroom for me! I can’t do black beans well. Haha but I can do lentils.
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.
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! 🙂