Tilapia Tacos
Recipe: #38696
May 14, 2022
"This is out of a local grocery store magazine...these tacos are perfect for Tuesday Taco...and they are ready in less than 25 minutes..."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (248.1 g)
- Calories 313.3
- Total Fat - 9.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.6 g
- Cholesterol - 73.3 mg
- Sodium - 733.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 32.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.6 g
- Sugars - 2.4 g
- Protein - 27.5 g
- Calcium - 88.1 mg
- Iron - 2.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 12.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place tilapia on prepared sheet pan.
Step 3
In small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, paprika and salt. Season tilapia with spice mixture.
Step 4
Place 1/2 tablespoon butter on top of each tilapia piece.
Step 5
Bake 12 minutes or until fish is firm and has reached a safe internal temperature of 145°F. Meanwhile heat tortillas: wrap in damp paper towel and microwave 10 seconds.
Step 6
Layer two tortillas, then top with a piece of tilapia. Finish with cilantro, onion and squeeze of lime. Repeat for remaining three tacos. Enjoy, refrigerating any leftovers.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting tilapia, look for firm, white flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
- Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor, and be sure to rinse it before chopping.
- Substitute salmon for the tilapia - Salmon is a richer source of omega-3 fatty acids than tilapia, which can provide additional health benefits.
- Substitute olive oil for the butter - Olive oil is a healthier source of fat than butter and can provide a more subtle flavor.
Fishless Tacos Substitute 2 pounds of tempeh for the tilapia, and bake for 15 minutes. Instead of butter, top with olive oil. Add diced avocado, pickled red onions, and a drizzle of vegan sour cream for extra flavor.
Mexican Street Corn Salad - This vibrant and flavorful side dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Tilapia Tacos. It's made with grilled corn, cotija cheese, and a flavorful lime-chili dressing that will add a spicy kick to the tacos.
Spicy Black Bean Soup: This hearty and flavorful soup is the perfect partner for the Tilapia Tacos. It's made with black beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and a blend of spices that will add a depth of flavor to the tacos. The soup is also vegetarian-friendly and can be served as a main course or side dish.
FAQ
Q: How long does it take to cook the tilapia?
A: The tilapia takes about 12 minutes to cook in the oven at 400°F, or until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F.
Q: How should I season the tilapia?
A: To season the tilapia, you can sprinkle it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. You can also add some lemon juice or a light glaze of butter and herbs.
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Fun facts:
Tilapia tacos have been served at the White House, as part of a Mexican-style dinner served by President Obama in 2016.
The combination of spices used in the recipe, cumin, chili powder, paprika and salt, is known as 'taco seasoning' and is thought to have originated in the United States in the 1940s.