Spicy Fish Tacos

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4.7

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 serves 4

  • Calories

    344 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Spicy Fish Tacos

A homemade spice rub makes these easy fish tacos with pickled carrots, avocado, and cotija cheese a total standout.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 3 ounce tilapia skin removed, pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 white corn tortillas
  • 1 jalapeño , thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cotija cheese
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 avocado , sliced
  • carrot pickled
  • 2 lime quartered

Instructions

  1. Mix the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder and kosher salt in a small bowl. Season the tilapia pieces well with the spice mix.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet on high and warm the tortillas on both sides, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per tortilla.
  3. Heat ½ tablespoon of oil in the cast iron skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on both sides, depending on the thickness of the fish.
  4. Top each tortilla with a slice of fish, jalapeño slices, pickled carrots, cotija cheese, avocado slices and cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • adapted from Donna Hay

Nutrition Information

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Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 900mg (38%) Potassium 723mg (15%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1201IU (24%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serves 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 900mg 38%
Potassium 723mg 15%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1201IU 24%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 185mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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