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Grilled Tilapia Fish Tacos

Savor the Flavor of Grilled Tilapia Fish Tacos Your Way

Enjoy the vibrant burst of flavors with Grilled Tilapia Fish Tacos, customizable and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia or mahi mahi or salmon as alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice or bottled lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper preferably freshly ground
For the Taco Assembly
  • 8 tortillas Corn tortillas or flour tortillas for a gluten-free option
  • 2 cups Shredded red cabbage or green cabbage or slaw mix
  • 2 medium Ripe avocado or guacamole
  • 1 cup Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream, Greek yogurt works too
  • 2 wedges Lime for squeezing

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate the fish by whisking together olive oil, fresh lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat tilapia fillets in the marinade and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  3. Grill the marinated tilapia fillets for 3-5 minutes on each side until flaky. Remove and let rest for 2 minutes before breaking into large flakes.
  4. Warm corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30-60 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
  5. Assemble the tacos by spreading a layer of Mexican crema or sour cream on each tortilla, adding the grilled tilapia flakes, red cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
  6. Serve immediately on a platter with extra lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best experience, assemble tacos just before serving, as tortillas are best enjoyed fresh and warm.

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