Easy Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe with Mango Salsa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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30 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
602 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe with Mango Salsa
Description
Easy Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe with Mango Salsa combines mild tilapia fillets with a smoky, slightly spicy marinade and is cooked until blackened on a skillet, then shredded for easy assembly. Corn tortillas are warmed and layered with the shredded fish, vibrant mango salsa, and crunchy purple cabbage slaw, offering a contrast between tender fish and crisp vegetables. A creamy sauce made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and spices adds moisture and flavor, while a squeeze of fresh lime juice and cilantro garnish brighten the flavors.
The dish balances freshness from the fruit salsa and cabbage with the seasoned fish's warmth. It is practical for serving as a flavorful seafood taco meal, inviting customization by adding avocado slices or other preferred toppings. The use of lean, flaky white fish such as tilapia ensures quick cooking and a delicate texture.
The recipe notes emphasize using mild white fish for the best flavor absorption and caution against overcooking to keep the fish moist and flaky. The red cabbage slaw and mango salsa can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated. This taco preparation offers a fresh seafood option that highlights the contrast of sweet mango salsa and bold seasoning.
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
For fish marinade
- 1 lbs tilapia fillets or haddock or cod
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon italian herbs
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon light soy sauce low sodium
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
To cook
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Topping/Garnish
- purple cabbage shredded, for slaw
- mango salsa
- cilantro fresh
- lime juice
For fish taco sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
Marinade fish –
- Whisk all the ingredients mentioned under the list for fish marinade. Rub the marinade all over tilapia fish and let the fish rest for 30 minutes on room temperature.
Cooking fish -
- Heat a skillet on medium high flame. Pour olive oil (and some butter if you like, we skipped butter) to the skillet.
- Place the fish fillets and cook until blackened on both sides (cooked well on both sides). Remove the pan from flame and shred the fish fillets into finger length pieces.
Assemble the tacos –
- Warm corn tortillas on a skillet or grill for few seconds on both sides. Place fish fillets, spoon in little mango salsa or any salsa of your choice. Top with some shredded red cabbage slaw (or use plain red cabbage). Add few pieces of avocados too if you prefer.
- Finally drizzles creamy fish taco sauce, lime juice and sprinkle fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose mild, flaky fish like tilapia, cod, or haddock for best results; avoid strong-flavored fish such as salmon or tuna.
- Cook fish just until it flakes easily with a fork to avoid drying out.
- Prepare red cabbage slaw in advance by combining shredded cabbage, sliced white onion, diced jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, Greek yogurt or sour cream, salt, and pepper; keep refrigerated.
- Mango salsa made with fresh, in-season mangoes complements grilled meats and fish beyond just tacos.
- Nutritional values provided are estimates and vary with ingredient brands and quantities.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 602 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 602kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 666mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1460IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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