Skillet Cilantro and Lime Fish Tacos
User Reviews
4.4
14 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
33 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Skillet Cilantro and Lime Fish Tacos
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small white onion finely chopped, or yellow onion
- 4 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded, membranes removed and finely diced
- 2 tomatoes chopped (about 2 cups, ripe
- 3 tablespoons lime juice from about 2-3 limes, fresh
- 1 pound tilapia flounder or other mild white fish fillets, rinsed and patted dry
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 8 (5-inch) white corn tortillas
- 1-2 avocado sliced, ripe
- lime wedges and for garnish
- cilantro wedges and for garnish
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onions. Saute, stirring often, until translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add jalapenos, tomatoes and lime juice. Cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Add the fish and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, gently breaking up the fish into bite-sized clumps, until the fish is cooked through and the liquid in the skillet is somewhat reduced (it should be fairly wet but not really soupy). Be careful not to stir too vigorously or the fish will turn into mushy bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the cilantro.
- Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet for a few minutes on each side to warm or sandwich 3-4 tortillas in between damp paper towels and microwave for 30-45 seconds until pliable. Scoop the fish mixture into the corn tortillas and top with the avocado.
Notes
- Fish: the original recipe calls for tilapia but I used flounder with stellar success. My guess is any mild, white fish will work here.
- Queso Fresco: also, although it isn't traditional with fish tacos, I served ours with a sprinkle of queso fresco...and oh my, I have not the words.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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