Tilapia Fish Tacos Recipe

27g protein · 20 min · 339 kcal

Tilapia Fish Tacos Recipe

Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines and it’s full of tradition and flavor. I want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday, with this Tilapia Taco recipe.

20 min4 servings339 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tilapia fish
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Juice of 2 limes (divided)
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sliced red onion
  • 1 small avocado (diced)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the fish on a plate and sprinkle with the cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper and chili powder, if you want a kick. Drizzle with olive oil and the juice of 1 lime.

  2. 2

    Preheat a skillet over medium- high heat. Add the fish and cook until golden on the outside. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Combine the avocado, juice of 1 lime, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper and set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat the tortillas in an ungreased nonstick pan and wrap the tortillas in a clean towel to keep them warm.

  5. 5

    To assemble the tacos, place an equal amount of the tilapia in each tortilla, along with a big spoonful of the avocado mixture and top with shredded lettuce. Serve with your favorite salsa on the side.

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