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Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 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 Jalapeno 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

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion until translucent about 4 to 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Mix well.
  3. Place fish on the skillet and cook until the flesh starts to flake.
  4. 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.
  5. Meanwhile, heat tortillas on a skillet or directly over the flame of the burner a minute or 2 on each side to warm.
  6. Serve a little over 1/4 cup of fish on each warmed tortilla topped with cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 310kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 90mg (4%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3.5g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 310kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3.5g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.