Every small choice we make as individuals has a big impact. Choosing sustainable blue foods supports not only a healthy planet but also the livelihoods of the people responsible for taking care of those fisheries and the communities around them.
Ingredients
For the Nachos
1 640g box of your favorite MSC certified sustainable breaded Fish Sticks
½ cup (115 g) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp (30 g) pickled jalapeño, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
4 tbsp (15 g) fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
For the Cheese Sauce:
2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
2 tbsp (15 g) flour
2 cups (500 ml) milk
2 cups (225 g) shredded Tex Mex cheese
1 tsp (2.5 g) chili powder
When shopping, look for the MSC blue fish label on your seafood to know it's sustainable.
Method
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F
2. Cook the fish sticks in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes or until crispy.
3. In a small saucepan over medium low heat, melt the butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture starts to smell toasty.
4. Slowly add in the milk stirring constantly and bring to a low simmer. Cook stirring often until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5. Add in the shredded cheese a handful at a time and mix well until each is fully incorporated.
6. Season the cheese sauce with chili powder and salt to taste.
7. To assemble, on a large platter, spread out the crispy fish sticks, top with the nacho cheese sauce and garnish with chopped tomato, pickled jalapeño, green onions, and coriander (cilantro).
Optional: serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, or whatever other nacho toppings you have handy.