Best 4 Easy Tilapia Tacos Recipes

Tilapia tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Made with simple ingredients and bold flavors, tilapia tacos are a great choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual weekend gatherings. This versatile dish can be customized to suit your taste preferences, with options for various toppings and accompaniments. From the classic combination of cabbage, pico de gallo, and avocado to the tangy flavors of pineapple salsa and creamy chipotle sauce, there are endless ways to enjoy tilapia tacos. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy filling, there's a recipe here to satisfy everyone's cravings. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible tilapia tacos!

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TILAPIA FISH TACOS

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I found that these are a great way to get a bit more fish into our diet, plus they taste great. And by not frying the fish, these are pretty healthy, depending on your toppings. I love topping them with a mango or pineapple salsa and homemade coleslaw.

Provided by C. Taylor

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

5 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons southwest seasoning
salt
8 corn tortillas (small size) or 8 flour tortillas (small size)
cooking spray
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)
minced onion (optional)
shredded cheese (optional)
fresh salsa (optional)
lime slice (optional)

Steps:

In a nonstick pan, heat over medium high heat the oil and then add the tilapia.
Season with half the lime juice, salt, cumin and southwest seasoning.
Once that side is cooked, flip and season, cooking till golden.
Heat a small pan over medium heat and then spray with cooking spray. Add tortilla, cooking and heating both sides.
Fill tortilla with a portion of fish and then top with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 39.1, Sodium 52.8, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 17.2

EASY FISH TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: green cabbage, red onion, sour cream, lime, salt, tilapia fillets, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, corn tortillas, cilantro, lime

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups green cabbage, shredded
½ cup red onion, diced
1 cup sour cream
1 lime, juiced
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tilapia fillets
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
16 corn tortillas
cilantro, to taste
lime, to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red onion, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.
In a bowl, mix cayenne, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Season each tilapia fillet on both sides with the seasoning mix.
Over medium-high heat, cook 2 fillets at a time for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. Repeat for the remaining fillets.
Using a fork, break apart the fillets into bite-size pieces.
Right before serving, heat the corn tortillas in the pan over high heat. Remove from the pan and assemble the tacos with the cabbage slaw and tilapia.
Garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 4 grams

EASY TILAPIA TACOS

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Really easy fish tacos! My boyfriend, who is a bodybuilder, made these for me and I loved them.

Provided by CSparks

Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4 ounce) skinless tilapia fillets
garlic powder, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
½ avocado
⅓ cup low-fat sour cream
garlic powder, or to taste
salt to taste
4 flour tortillas
½ cup mango salsa
8 leaves iceberg lettuce

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia fillets and sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, turn, and continue cooking until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 more minutes. Break fillets apart with a spatula, remove from the heat, and allow to cool. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
While fish is cooling, mash avocado in a small bowl for guacamole. Mix in sour cream and season with garlic powder and salt.
Place 1 tortilla in the cleaned skillet and cook over low heat until warm, about 1 minute. Remove tortilla and set on a plate with the uncooked side facing up. Cover one half of the tortilla with 2 lettuce leaves and salsa. Spread guacamole on the other half, then add 1/4 of the fish. Fold halves together. Repeat to make the remaining tacos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 656.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

TILAPIA FISH TACOS

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Refreshing, satisfying tacos. My roommate made this for me and they were the best tacos I've ever had, so I had to share the recipe!

Provided by CECE_14

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

cooking spray
¼ teaspoon fajita seasoning
4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
¾ cup frozen white corn
¾ cup canned black beans
⅛ teaspoon fajita seasoning
2 pineapple rings, cut into chunks
½ small red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, sliced
⅛ head cabbage, chopped
¼ cup sour cream
½ lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon fajita seasoning over tilapia fillets and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake tilapia in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove fish from oven and cut each fillet into 3 pieces.
Spray a skillet with cooking spray and add corn, black beans, and 1/8 teaspoon fajita seasoning; cook and stir over medium-high heat until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
Spray a separate skillet with cooking spray and add pineapple; cook and stir over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add onion to pineapple; cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute more. Remove skillet from heat.
Pour 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat; add 4 tortillas and cook until heated through, about 30 seconds per side. Remove tortillas from skillet and repeat cooking the remaining tortillas in the remaining oil.
Place a piece of tilapia onto each tortilla and top with corn mixture, pineapple mixture, cilantro, avocado, cabbage, sour cream and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 8 g

Tips:

For a crispy tilapia, make sure to pat it dry before cooking.
Use a nonstick skillet or cooking spray to prevent the tilapia from sticking.
Cook the tilapia over medium heat so that it cooks evenly without burning.
Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to your tacos, such as shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Serve the tacos immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or chips.

Conclusion:

Tilapia tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be made in just 30 minutes. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. With a crispy tilapia, flavorful toppings, and your favorite sides, these tacos are sure to be a hit with everyone.