Best 5 Tilapia Fish Tacos With Arugula Recipes

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Tilapia fish tacos with arugula is a delicious and healthy Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. Made with flaky tilapia fish, crispy tortillas, and a variety of fresh toppings, these tacos are packed with flavor and nutrition. The arugula adds a peppery bite, while the avocado and cabbage add a creamy and crunchy texture. This recipe also includes a simple and flavorful arugula pesto that adds an extra layer of flavor to the tacos. Additionally, there are three more variations of tilapia tacos included in the article, each with its own unique flavor profile. From a spicy blackened tilapia taco to a tangy citrus-herb tilapia taco, there's a recipe for everyone. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with tilapia fish tacos with arugula and its variations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TILAPIA SALPICON TACOS



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Shred seared tilapia and toss it with jalapeños, onions and cilantro for a flavorful taco filling.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds skinless tilapia fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes), plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
8 to 12 6-inch corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. When hot, add the fish and sear, flipping once, until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Let the fish cool to warm, then shred with a fork. Toss the fish with the oil from the skillet along with the cilantro, lime juice, Worcestershire, jalapeño, onion, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use or for up to 8 hours.
  • Wipe out the skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the tortillas, in batches, and cook, flipping once, until blackened in spots, about 30 seconds per side. Stack the tortillas as they finish and cover with a kitchen towel.
  • Put out the tilapia mixture with the tortillas, lettuce, lime wedges, and sour cream so everyone can make their own tacos.
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ONE PAN TILAPIA FISH TACOS WITH 5 MINUTE MOLE



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Provided by Jeffrey Saad

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound tilapia fillets
Salt
2 tablespoons anise seeds
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 white onion, sliced
2 whole garlic cloves
2 whole Roma tomatoes
1/3 cup slivered blanched almonds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 cup water
1/2 cup chili paste (ancho if you can find it)
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning fish
1/4 cup raisins
8 1/2 corn tortillas, divided
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup grated cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Season the fish with salt, to taste, and coat in anise seeds.
  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot add the tilapia and saute until golden on 1 side. Flip them over and finish cooking on the other side. Remove the fish from pan to a plate and keep warm.
  • In the same pan add the onion, garlic and tomatoes and saute until the onion is golden. Stir in the almonds and cumin seed and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Deglaze the saute pan with the water and stir in the chili paste. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the 2 teaspoons salt, the raisins, and the 1/2 corn tortilla and puree until very smooth.
  • Briefly toast the remaining 8 tortillas over an open flame and lay 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates. Break up the fish and divide it evenly among the tortillas. Spoon the mole sauce over the fish, top with the shredded iceberg and garnish with the cotija cheese. Serve.

TILAPIA FISH TACOS WITH ARUGULA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 42m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 (3 1/4 by 3 1/4-inch square) wonton wrappers*
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 tilapia fillets (about 8 ounces total), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 mango, peeled and flesh cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 cups coarsely chopped baby arugula
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon wasabi powder*
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • *Can be found in Asian markets
  • Special equipment: a 12-count nonstick muffin pan
  • For the wonton cups: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush each side of the wonton wrappers with canola oil. Gently press the wonton wrappers into the bottom and sides of a 12-count muffin pan. Bake until lightly golden, about 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Gently lift the wonton cups out of the pan and cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • For the filling: In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Drizzle the tilapia fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the fish in a single layer in the pan and cook until the flesh is flaky and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the lime juice. Season with salt, to taste. Add the avocado, mango, green onions, and arugula. Toss until all the ingredients are coated.
  • For the creme fraiche: In a small bowl, mix together the creme fraiche, wasabi powder and salt until smooth.
  • To assemble the tacos: Put the wonton cups on a platter and divide the avocado mixture into the cups. Top each with 3 to 4 pieces of fish. Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the creme fraiche mixture on top of the fish and serve.
  • Cook's Note: The wonton wrappers can burn very quickly in the oven so check them after 5 minutes.

TILAPIA WITH ARUGULA, CAPERS, AND TOMATOES



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Sauteed fish goes mildly Mediterranean, with bright vegetables and a buttery pan sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 tilapia filet (8 ounces)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 small bunches arugula (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a medium nonstick skillet, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add tomatoes and red-pepper flakes; top with tilapia, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 3 minutes. Add arugula. Cover, and cook until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer tilapia and vegetables to a plate (reserve skillet).
  • Make sauce: Off heat, add butter, lemon juice, and capers to skillet; swirl until butter has melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve tilapia over arugula and tomatoes; drizzle with sauce.

GIADA'S TILAPIA FISH TACO'S WITH ARUGULA RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by ckovak

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 Tbsp Olive Oil
6 Tilapia fillets ( 1#) cut into 3/4 inch pieces
t Tbsp + 3/4 t. Kosher Salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 ripe avacado, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 mango, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
3 Scallions, finely chopped
2 Cups Baby Arugula
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Cup Creme Fraiche or sour cream
2 TBSP Wasabi power
8 6 inche corn tortillas

Steps:

  • 1. In large skillet, heat 3 Tbsp olive oil and fry fish filets single layer in pan, salt/pepper, on both sides (2-3 min each side), repeat until all fish is cooked. 2. In medium bowl, combine avacado, mango, cilantro, callions and arugula , wisk in 3 Tbsp olive oil, lime juice and 1/4 salt. 3. In medium bowl, mix creme fraiche or sour cream, wasabi powder and 1/4 tsp. salt 4. Warm totillas in dry skillet, turn occassionally until warm 5. Build tortillas, with mango-avacado salad, fish and cream ... Yum

Tips:

  • For a crispy fish taco, make sure the tilapia is coated evenly in the seasoned flour mixture.
  • To prevent the fish from sticking to the pan, use a non-stick skillet or lightly grease the pan with cooking oil.
  • Cook the fish over medium heat until it is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • To make the arugula slaw, use a sharp knife to thinly slice the arugula, cabbage, and red onion.
  • For a creamy and tangy dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • To assemble the tacos, place a tilapia fillet on a tortilla and top with arugula slaw, dressing, and your favorite taco toppings.

Conclusion:

These tilapia fish tacos with arugula slaw are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The fish is crispy and flavorful, the slaw is fresh and tangy, and the tacos are packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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