Jerk Fish in a Pita Pocket USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Our Jerk Fish in a Pita Pocket is a delicious combination of white fish seasoned with jerk spices, served in a pita pocket with spinach and a refreshing fruit mixture to create the ultimate flavor combination of sweet and spicy.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
2 pita pocket halves with ½ cup (No. 8 scoop) fruit mixture provides 2 oz equivalent meat, ½ cup vegetable, ¼ cup fruit, and 1 oz equivalent grain.
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F
    Convection oven: 350 °F
  • Combine jerk seasoning spice, garlic powder, coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well.
    Set aside for step 4.
  • Place 25 tilapia portions on a sheet pan (18′′ x 26′′ x 1′′) lined with parchment paper and lightly coated with pan release spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Sprinkle 3 Tbsp (about 1½ oz) spices evenly over each pan.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 8–10 minutes.
    Convection oven: 350 °F for 5–8 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Set aside for step 16.
  • Combine mangoes, pineapple, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos, lime juice, and sugar in a large bowl. Stir well. Set aside for step 11.
  • Place 25 soufflé cups on a sheet pan (18′′ x 26′′ x 1′′).
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Using a No. 8 scoop, portion ½ cup (about 4 oz) fruit mixture into each soufflé cup. Set aside for step 18.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.

Assembly per pita half:

  • Place 25 pita halves on a sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1").
    For 25 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 50 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Place ¼ cup (about 1 oz) spinach inside each pita half.
  • Cut each tilapia piece in half, and place on top of spinach.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Serve 2 pita pocket halves 1 soufflé cup.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Jerk Fish in a Pita Pocket USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 pita pocket and 4 oz fruit mixture
Calories
303
Total Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
325
mg
14
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
46
g
15
%
Dietary Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Total Sugars
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin D
 
95
IU
633
%
Calcium
 
50
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
559
mg
16
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mangoes: 2 lb
Tomatoes: 3 lb 8 oz
Jalapenos: 3 oz
Spinach: 1 lb 12 oz
Cilantro: 1 oz
50 Servings:
Mangoes: 4 lb
Tomatoes: 7 lb
Jalapenos: 6 oz
Spinach: 3 lb 8 oz
Cilantro: 2 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 13 lb 3 oz
About 1 gal 2 qt 2⅓ cups/25 pita pockets (fruit included)
50 Servings:
About 26 lb 6 oz
About 3 gal 1 qt ¾ cup/50 pita pockets (fruit included)