Best 5 Baked Tilapia Tacos Recipes

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Baked tilapia tacos are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fried fish tacos. This dish is easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish that takes on the flavors of whatever it is cooked with, making it a great choice for tacos. Topped with fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce, these tacos are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED TILAPIA TACOS



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This baked tilapia taco meal comes together in about a half hour total. My boys would eat it every week if I didn't get so tired of it!

Provided by Valerie West

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups shredded cabbage
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 serving cooking spray
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 pound tilapia fillets
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup mango-peach salsa, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix cabbage, mayonnaise, cilantro, and lime juice together in a medium bowl until combined. Set coleslaw aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Make 2 stacks of tortillas and wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
  • Rinse fish and pat dry. Cut into 3/4-inch pieces and lay in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Place tortillas in the oven to heat during the last 5 minutes.
  • Place a small amount of Monterey Jack cheese on the bottom of each tortilla. Top with tilapia pieces, coleslaw, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 421.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

CRISPY TILAPIA TACOS



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After eating delicious fish tacos at local restaurants, I've combined my favorite aspects into this one fresh recipe for crispy tilapia tacos.

Provided by Erin Schwane

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup shredded red cabbage, or more to taste
1 carrot, shredded
1 green apple, shredded
2 each green onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
2 small limes, juiced
½ cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, crushed, or more to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ketchup
1 pinch salt to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups vegetable oil for frying
2 each tilapia fillets
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
3 each thinly sliced radishes
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage, carrot, apple, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice for slaw in a bowl. Combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, ketchup, and salt for sauce in a separate bowl.
  • Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place beaten egg in a second bowl. Combine panko, cumin, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
  • Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
  • While oil is heating, clean and dry tilapia and cut into 2-inch pieces. Dredge in flour, then egg, then panko mixture.
  • Lower fish carefully into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Fill tortillas with fish. Top with slaw, mayonnaise sauce, and radishes. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 400.6 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

EASY TILAPIA TACOS



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Really easy fish tacos! My boyfriend, who is a bodybuilder, made these for me and I loved them.

Provided by CSparks

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4 ounce) skinless tilapia fillets
garlic powder, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
½ avocado
⅓ cup low-fat sour cream
garlic powder, or to taste
salt to taste
4 flour tortillas
½ cup mango salsa
8 leaves iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia fillets and sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, turn, and continue cooking until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 more minutes. Break fillets apart with a spatula, remove from the heat, and allow to cool. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • While fish is cooling, mash avocado in a small bowl for guacamole. Mix in sour cream and season with garlic powder and salt.
  • Place 1 tortilla in the cleaned skillet and cook over low heat until warm, about 1 minute. Remove tortilla and set on a plate with the uncooked side facing up. Cover one half of the tortilla with 2 lettuce leaves and salsa. Spread guacamole on the other half, then add 1/4 of the fish. Fold halves together. Repeat to make the remaining tacos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 656.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BAKED TILAPIA



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I've decided to cook healthier for my family, and that includes having more fish at home. After looking at easy tilapia recipes I decided to try baked tilapia. I love that it's fast, too! -Hope Stewart, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place tilapia in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt; pour over the fillets. Sprinkle with capers, oregano and paprika., Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

EASY BAKED TILAPIA



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This easy recipe for tilapia only takes a few minutes to prepare, uses few ingredients, and is flavorful.

Provided by F_Gory

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
2 teaspoons butter
¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
1 lemon, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower with broccoli and red pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place the tilapia fillets in the bottom of the baking dish and dot with butter. Season with Old Bay seasoning and garlic salt. Top each one with a slice or two of lemon. Arrange the frozen mixed vegetables around the fish, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 354.3 mg

Tips:

  • Choose a firm, white-fleshed fish such as tilapia, cod, or halibut.
  • Baking the fish in a parchment paper packet helps keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Season the fish generously with your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Don't overcook the fish! It should be cooked through but still flaky.
  • Use a variety of toppings for your tacos, such as cabbage, pico de gallo, salsa, and guacamole.
  • Serve the tacos with lime wedges and extra cilantro.

Conclusion:

Baked tilapia tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

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