Tilapia Fish Tacos
An easy and flavorful Tilapia Fish Tacos recipe that's pan-seared and drizzled with a delicious chipotle lime sauce.
Equipment
- large nonstick skillet
Ingredients
Tacos
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound tilapia fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 warm tortillas corn or flour
Sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Suggested toppings
- chopped cilantro
- sliced radishes
- shredded lettuce or cabbage
- lime wedges
Instructions
Tacos
- In a small bowl, add the ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Pat the tilapia fillets with a paper towel on both sides to remove any excess moisture.
- Season both sides of the fillets with the seasoning mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lay the fish in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Transfer fish to a plate and flake it into big bite-sized pieces with a fork.
- Serve in warm corn tortillas and top with chipotle lime sauce, sliced radishes, shredded lettuce or cabbage, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.
Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to eat.
Notes
To add a little extra crunch, serve each taco with shredded cabbage, lettuce, or a creamy topping like my Fish Taco Slaw or jicama slaw. Don't have tilapia? You can use cod, flounder, or sole instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacosCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
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