Tilapia Fish Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
21 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Tilapia Fish Tacos
Description
Tilapia Fish Tacos feature tilapia fillets seasoned with a blend of paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, and mild red pepper, then pan-cooked until just tender. The accompanying jalapeño cilantro yogurt sauce is made by blending Greek yogurt with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and seeded jalapeño, providing a creamy sauce with a slight spicy kick. Combining the sauce with thinly sliced onions gives a crisp, tangy element.
The fish is served in warmed corn tortillas, assembled with the jalapeño sauce and optionally sliced avocado for added creaminess. A drizzle of fresh lime juice completes the dish, enhancing the layers of flavor and adding brightness. This preparation makes for a balanced fish taco featuring tender fish, fresh sauce, and textured toppings.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- lime juice from 1
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 cup white onion thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds tilapia 4-6 fillets
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- avocado optional, sliced
- lime optional, slices
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt - jalapeño sauce with the thinly sliced onion and set aside.
- Combine the paprika through the ground red pepper and sprinkle over fish, gently pat seasoning onto fish. Heat oil in a large skillet (I used cast-iron) over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan, cook three minutes on each side.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with fish, jalapeño sauce, and avocado if desired. Drizzle top with juice of a lime slice
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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