Description
Enjoy these simple grilled tilapia fish tacos, a healthy and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. This recipe focuses on grilling tilapia to perfection and assembling delicious tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs tilapia fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture onto the tilapia fillets.
- Grill the tilapia for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet.
- Flake the grilled tilapia into pieces.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with flaked grilled tilapia, shredded cabbage, salsa, cilantro, and red onion.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can marinate the tilapia for 30 minutes before grilling for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different toppings like avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce.
- Ensure the tilapia is cooked through but not overcooked to maintain its moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg