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TILAPIA FISH TACOS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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I found that these are a great way to get a bit more fish into our diet, plus they taste great. And by not frying the fish, these are pretty healthy, depending on your toppings. I love topping them with a mango or pineapple salsa and homemade coleslaw.

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons southwest seasoning
salt
8 corn tortillas (small size) or 8 flour tortillas (small size)
cooking spray
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)
minced onion (optional)
shredded cheese (optional)
fresh salsa (optional)
lime slice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a nonstick pan, heat over medium high heat the oil and then add the tilapia.
  • Season with half the lime juice, salt, cumin and southwest seasoning.
  • Once that side is cooked, flip and season, cooking till golden.
  • Heat a small pan over medium heat and then spray with cooking spray. Add tortilla, cooking and heating both sides.
  • Fill tortilla with a portion of fish and then top with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4, FatContent 3.9, SaturatedFatContent 0.8, CholesterolContent 39.1, SodiumContent 52.8, CarbohydrateContent 11.5, FiberContent 1.6, SugarContent 0.3, ProteinContent 17.2

CILANTRO LIME FISH TACOS - DELICIOUS HEALTHY RECIPES MAD…



Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos - Delicious Healthy Recipes Mad… image

Flaky white fish, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro and lime topped with avocado. A fresh and flavorful way to spice up fish, tacos quick enough to make for a busy weeknight!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fish fillets (rinsed and pat dried (flounder, tilapia, etc))
1 tsp olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
4 garlic cloves (finely minced)
2 jalapeño peppers (chopped (seeds removed for less heat))
2 cups diced tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
3 tablespoons lime juice
kosher salt and pepper to taste
8 white corn tortillas
4 ounces 1 medium haas avocado, sliced
1 cup sliced cabbage
lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté onion until translucent about 4 to 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Mix well.
  • Place fish on the skillet and cook until the flesh starts to flake.
  • Add jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice. Sauté over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking up the fish with the spoon to get everything mixed well; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat tortillas on a skillet or directly over the flame of the burner a minute or 2 on each side to warm.
  • Serve a little over 1/4 cup of fish on each warmed tortilla topped with cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, Calories 310 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 36 g, ProteinContent 28 g, FatContent 8 g, SaturatedFatContent 2 g, CholesterolContent 48 mg, SodiumContent 90 mg, FiberContent 7 g, SugarContent 3.5 g

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