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Tilapia Fish Tacos

Delicious and easy tilapia fish tacos topped with fresh ingredients and a zesty sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Fish
  • 1 lb tilapia fillets fresh or thawed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for topping
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp hot sauce optional

Method
 

Prepare the Fish
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the tilapia fillets.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together lime juice, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and hot sauce until well combined.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  2. Place a piece of cooked tilapia on each tortilla, then top with shredded cabbage, diced tomato, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
  3. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the top and add a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.

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