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December 2024

Jerk Fish Wrap USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
This Jerk Fish Wrap features tender white fish seasoned with Jamaican-inspired jerk spices and served with mango pineapple salsa, creating the ultimate sweet and spicy flavor combination.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
One wrap provides ½ cup vegetable (¼ cup dark green vegetable, ¼ cup red/orange vegetable), ½ cup fruit, 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, and 2 oz eq grains.
SOURCE
USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F.
    Convection oven: 350 °F.
  • Combine jerk seasoning spice, garlic powder, ground paprika, ground coriander, salt, and red pepper flakes 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 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Sprinkle spices evenly over tilapia.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 8-10 minutes.
    Convection oven: 350 °F for 5-8 minutes.
    Critical Control Point:
    Heat to 145 °F or higher.
    Critical Control Point:
    Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
    Hold hot until step 9.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, mangoes, pineapple, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice. Mix well. Pour about 1 gal 2 cups (6 lbs 14 oz) into a deep steam table pan (12 ¾ " x 10 ½ " x 6"). (Can prep ahead of time.)
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
    Critical Control Point:
    Cool to 41 °F or lower within 4 hours.
    Hold cold until step 10.
  • To prevent tortillas from tearing when folding, steam for 3 minutes until warm.
    OR
    Place tortillas on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Shingle tortillas into two rows and cover with parchment paper. Place in a warmer at 135 °F for 10 minutes.
  • Place 1 oz (1 cup) spinach onto the center of each tortilla.
  • Place 1 ½ oz tilapia on top of spinach.
  • Using a No. 16 scoop, portion 1/4 cup fruit mixture on top of fish. Fold the bottom of the tortilla up and over the filling. Fold in the outside edges so they nearly touch each other. As you roll the burrito forward, use the tips of your fingers to tuck and press the sides into a tight roll. Save remaining salsa for serving on the side.
  • Place 25 wraps seam side down on a sheet pan (18” x 26” x 1”).
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans
    Critical Control Point:
    Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Cut each wrap on a diagonal. Serve immediately.
  • Serve 1 wrap. Using a No. 16 scoop, portion 1/4 cup additional fruit salsa on the side.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Jerk Fish Wrap USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 wrap
Calories
290
Total Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
412
mg
18
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
38
g
13
%
Dietary Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Total Sugars
 
10
g
11
%
Added Sugars included
 
2
g
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
 
3486
IU
70
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Vitamin D
 
95
IU
633
%
Calcium
 
165
mg
17
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
559
mg
16
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Tomatoes, fresh: 6 lbs 15 oz
Cilantro, fresh: 5 oz
Jalapeños, fresh: 6 ½ oz
Spinach, baby, fresh: 3 lbs 8 oz
100 Servings:
Tomatoes, fresh: 11 lbs
Cilantro, fresh: 10 oz
Jalapeños, fresh: 14 oz
Spinach, baby, fresh: 7 lbs

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Alternate grain – can use pita bread
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 50 wraps
2 full sheet pans (18” x 26” x 1”)
100 Servings:
About 100 wraps
4 full sheet pans (18” x 26” x 1”)