Lime Tilapia
These Cilantro Lime Tilapia Tacos feature flaky white fish seasoned with fresh lime juice, jalapeños, and cilantro, topped with crisp cabbage and creamy avocado for a quick and flavorful meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb tilapia fillets rinsed and patted dry
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 each jalapeño peppers chopped, seeds removed for less heat
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 8 each white corn tortillas
- 4 oz Hass avocado medium, sliced
- 1 cup cabbage sliced
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- lime wedges and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir well.
- Place tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook until the flesh starts to flake apart, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add chopped jalapeños, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and lime juice to the skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking up the fish gently with a spoon to combine. Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, heat tortillas on a separate skillet or directly over the flame for 1-2 minutes per side until warm.
- Serve approximately 1/4 cup of the fish mixture on each tortilla. Top with sliced cabbage, avocado, additional cilantro, and lime wedges for garnish.
Notes
This recipe provides a light and refreshing dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. Adjust jalapeño amounts for desired heat level.