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Tilapia Fish Tacos

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These tilapia fish tacos are similar to the type of tacos you can buy at taco trucks. Simple and full of flavor.

Tilapia Fish Tacos
Tilapia Fish Tacos with blackened seasoning and onion-jalapeno topping

Tilapia Tacos

Blackened then pan-seared tilapia with a creamy onion and jalapeno topping.

These tacos are completely satisfy that I doubt that you’ll miss the traditional tomatoes, lettuce, or sour cream toppings on your taco. 

These tilapia filets are seared to perfection in 6 minutes. That’s right, six, as in cinco (I mean seis! Mom & Dad, aren’t you proud of my Spanish skills 😉 !). 

LOL

Tilapia Fish Tacos
The addition of brown sugar will give the fish a carmel colored glaze
Tilapia Fish Tacos
Tilapia cook quickly!
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Tilapia Fish Tacos

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes

Simple tilapia tacos blackened and topped with an onion topping similar to the way taco trucks serve fish tacos.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream if you prefer
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds (4-6) tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Sliced Avocado (optional)
  • Lime slices (optional)

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:
    Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 274Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 300mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 8gSugar: 6gProtein: 7g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    © Sandra Shaffer
    Category: Main
    Cilantro OnionTilapia Fish Tacos
    Delicious combination of cilantro, onion, jalapeño to add to your taco

    Prepare the fish, warm the tortillas, and assemble the tacos!

    Take at least another six (seis!) minutes to eat them, won’t you?! 🙂

    Tilapia Fish Tacos
    Fish tacos are a favorite in our house!
    Tilapia Fish Tacos

    I love cooking Tilapia. The fish is firm and has a mild taste, which is easy to adapt to any combination of flavors.

    Looking for more ways to cook tilapia? Try this Mediterranean Tilapia dish from Sandi at A New York Foodie.

    Hugs Sandra Signature

     

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