Flakey Taco Fish

Bariatric Pureed Diet

This Flakey Taco Fish is a fantastic introduction of flavor and texture on your pureed or soft bariatric phase of the diet after weight loss surgery. I’m excited for you to get to try something new and exciting! Happy “back to eating!” Now let’s review a few things as you start eating again…(and take a look at the Pureed Diet Meal Plan for FoodCoach.Me Members!!)

Reminder – every program progresses the diet different. Review your nutrition information to determine at what stage you can enjoy this recipe!

During this stage, it’s absolutely essential to take TINY bites (think the size of your pinkie fingernail) and pause in between each bite.

Sure, it’s important to chew well, but in my opinion, too much emphasis gets put on chewing and not about the amount of food you are swallowing at once. Really invest the time in learning tiny bites.

In between each bite, ask yourself how you feel. Are you satisfied? Do you need another bite? Where do you feel most comfortable? Take notes. Not just so you can track protein if your program requires that (mine doesn’t) but so that you can learn where your natural portion size is and to track if you have any adverse reactions.

Your portions will slowly grow with time as healing continues and inflammation goes down. That’s a good thing…don’t worry!

Remember, you cannot drink while you eat and for 30-60 minutes afterward (depending on your program) so while FLAVOR is important, make sure it’s not so flavorful that you need to drink water. 

Another note – as you transition from pureed foods to the soft foods and then to solids, you will start to hit your stopping point FASTER. The more solid the texture, the faster you will fill up. Practice that mindful eating and ask yourself where you are at instead of just looking at the bowl to tell you when you stop.

Don’t forget to check out these 28 other Recipes for the Pureed & Soft Diet Phases! You can do this!!!

Flakey Taco Fish - Bariatric Pureed/Soft Diet

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Stove Top

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 63kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

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Ingredients

• 2 oz fresh Swai fillet (or other white fish: Cod or Tilapia)
• 1/8 cup jarred taco sauce

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Instructions

• Heat a nonstick skillet to medium heat. Add taco sauce.
• Season both sides of fish with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add to skillet.
• Cook for 4 minutes and then flip. Cook another 4 minutes.
• Test the fish has been cooked through by using a fork to see if it flakes.
• Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Use your fork to continue to flake the fish until in small pieces.

Notes

*Note: this fish is 2 ounces before cooking and weight will be reducing during cooking time. If your program requires you to use a food scale, weigh AFTER it's been cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipe | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 2416mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2774IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 2mg