Best 2 Sauteed Tilapia Tacos With Grilled Peppers And Onions Recipes

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Tilapia tacos with grilled peppers and onions are a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is seasoned with a simple blend of spices and then sautéed until flaky. The grilled peppers and onions add a smoky and slightly sweet flavor to the tacos. The tacos are served on corn tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover grilled peppers and onions. If you have some leftover grilled vegetables, simply add them to the tacos instead of grilling them fresh. You can also use other types of fish, such as cod or salmon, in this recipe.

In addition to the tilapia tacos, this article also includes recipes for grilled peppers and onions, as well as a variety of topping options. So, whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive dish for a party, this article has you covered.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED TILAPIA TACOS WITH GRILLED PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Slice the onion just before placing it on the grill. If given time to set, the onion rings will begin to separate and will not have good grill marks.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Healthy

Time 35m

Yield 8 tacos, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices white onions
1 (8 ounce) package mini sweet bell peppers
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
4 (5 ounce) tilapia fillets
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 small jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
8 lime wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high heat.
  • Arrange onion slices and bell peppers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
  • Grill onions 12 minutes turning after 6 minutes, Grill bell peppers 12 minutes turning occasionally.
  • Remove from grill, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Slice onion rings in half, and thinly slice bell peppers, discarding seeds, and stems.
  • Combine onion, bell pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle fish evenly with remaining salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray.
  • Add fish to pan, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork, or until desired degree of doneness.
  • Warm tortilla according to package directions.
  • Divide fish, onion mixture, and jalapeno slices evenly among tortillas.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

LIGHT SAUTEED TILAPIA WITH LEMON BROTH



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Make and share this Light Sauteed Tilapia With Lemon Broth recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pantry Chef Starkey

Categories     Tilapia

Time 13m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 (6 -8 ounce) tilapia fillets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tsp butter & oil in large skillet over low heat.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt, pepper & paprika. Coat fish in flour on a shallow dish, shake off excess flour.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, when butter turns light brown add fillets and saute 3 mins both sides.
  • Remove fillets from pan and pour broth and lemon juice into the hot pan. Bring to a boil and whisk in 2 tsp butter.
  • Serve sauce over fillets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 142.7, Sodium 512.9, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 57.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh tilapia fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Season the tilapia fillets liberally with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat before adding the tilapia fillets.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Grill the bell peppers and onions until they are slightly charred and tender.
  • Serve the tilapia tacos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

These sautéed tilapia tacos with grilled peppers and onions are a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. The tilapia is cooked to perfection, and the grilled peppers and onions add a smoky and flavorful touch. Serve these tacos with your favorite toppings, and you have a meal that everyone will love.

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