Best 3 Grilled Tilapia Tacos Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious, easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than grilled tilapia tacos! This flavorful dish combines tender, flaky tilapia with a variety of fresh, zesty ingredients to create a taco experience that's bursting with flavor. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner, grilled tilapia tacos are sure to be a hit. With just a few simple steps, you can have this delicious meal on the table in no time. So grab your ingredients and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this mouthwatering recipe.

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GRILLED TILAPIA TACOS



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These grilled tilapia tacos are a recipe that I have perfected over a couple of years. They are traditional, wholesome, and a little spicy. Enjoy!

Provided by zachburks

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup canola oil
¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 jalapeno peppers, chopped, or to taste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh tilapia fillets
1 cup Mexican crema
1 dash habanero pepper sauce, or to taste
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
¼ medium head green cabbage, julienned
½ red onion, julienned
2 bunches green onions, finely chopped
¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup salsa
3 limes, quartered

Steps:

  • Mix canola oil, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper for marinade together in a large bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes. Add tilapia fillets and marinate in the mixture for 30 minutes, up to 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove fish from marinade and rub off remaining jalapenos and cilantro.
  • Cook the marinated tilapia on the preheated grill until easily flaked with a fork, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Mix Mexican crema and habanero hot sauce together in a small bowl.
  • Shred cooked fish on a plate using 2 forks.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat. Warm flour tortillas in the hot pan, about 20 seconds per side.
  • Place a dab of habanero cream sauce on each tortilla. Place fish on top of cream sauce and add cabbage, red onion, green onions, and cilantro. Top tacos with salsa and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1360.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

GRILLED TILAPIA FISH TACOS WITH ADOBO SAUCE



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OMG! I made these grilled tilapia fish tacos on the outside grill and topped them with adobo sauce, cabbage, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro & onion and roasted corn on the cobb. They were so omg yummy, not to mention they were quick and very easy to make. I made them for my family and friends over the weekend bbq party I had. I served them with pinto beans and paired the dish with blended margaritas. These tacos were so yummy and everyone loved them so much, I thought I'd share them with you.

Provided by Chef Boggio

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb tilapia fillet (or any fish will do)
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 lime, juice of
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 chopped jalapeno chile
8 tortillas
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 chopped tomato
1 chopped onion
1 chopped avocado
1 corn on the cob (which I just grill right on the grill for charred flavoring and color)
8 ounces sour cream
4 ounces adobo sauce, from a can chipotle chiles
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest

Steps:

  • To make the Adobo Sauce, wisk together Sour Cream, Adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles, Seafood seasoning, Chili Powder, Cumin, Lime Juice, and Lime Zest. And refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Then wisk together Canolia Oil, Ancho Chile Powder, chopped Cilantro, chopped Jalapeno and the juice of 1 Lime. Then marinade the fish in this mixture for at least 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile (while your fish is marinadeing), you can chop up the rest of your taco toppings.
  • To grill the fish, I used a non-stick spray on aluminum foil or you can use another type of grill top if you have one (to prevent the fish from falling into the grill). You want to grill the fish for 4 minutes on one side, then turn it over and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let stand for about 5 minutes.
  • The corn tortillas I sprayed lightly with oil and placed on the grill for about 30 seconds and they come out perfect.
  • Fill your tortillas with the grilled fish, top with shredded green cabbage, grilled corn, avocado, cilantro, onion, tomatoes, etc. and then top with the Adobo sauce. Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.9, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 1048.2, Carbohydrate 94.1, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 10, Protein 39.2

SAUTEED TILAPIA TACOS WITH GRILLED PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Slice the onion just before placing it on the grill. If given time to set, the onion rings will begin to separate and will not have good grill marks.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Healthy

Time 35m

Yield 8 tacos, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices white onions
1 (8 ounce) package mini sweet bell peppers
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
4 (5 ounce) tilapia fillets
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 small jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
8 lime wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high heat.
  • Arrange onion slices and bell peppers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
  • Grill onions 12 minutes turning after 6 minutes, Grill bell peppers 12 minutes turning occasionally.
  • Remove from grill, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Slice onion rings in half, and thinly slice bell peppers, discarding seeds, and stems.
  • Combine onion, bell pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle fish evenly with remaining salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray.
  • Add fish to pan, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork, or until desired degree of doneness.
  • Warm tortilla according to package directions.
  • Divide fish, onion mixture, and jalapeno slices evenly among tortillas.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

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Tips for Making Grilled Tilapia Tacos:

- **Choose fresh tilapia fillets.** Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, fresh smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor. - **Marinate the tilapia fillets.** This will help to infuse them with flavor and keep them moist during grilling. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices, or you can try a more complex marinade such as the one in the recipe linked above. - **Grill the tilapia fillets over medium heat.** This will help to prevent them from sticking to the grill and will give them a nice charred flavor. Cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. - **Flake the tilapia fillets.** Once they are cooked, use a fork to flake the fillets into small pieces. This will make them easier to eat in tacos. - **Assemble the tacos.** Place the tilapia flakes in a tortilla and top with your favorite taco toppings, such as shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. - **Serve the tacos immediately.** Grilled tilapia tacos are best enjoyed fresh off the grill. ###

Conclusion:

Grilled tilapia tacos are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this mild-flavored fish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give these grilled tilapia tacos a try!

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