Tilapia fish tacos with arugula are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The tilapia is a mild-flavored fish that pairs well with the spicy, tangy flavors of the arugula and the creamy avocado. The tacos are also a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. This article will provide you with the best recipe to prepare this delicious dish, so you can enjoy it at home with your family and friends.
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ONE PAN TILAPIA FISH TACOS WITH 5 MINUTE MOLE
Steps:
- Season the fish with salt, to taste, and coat in anise seeds.
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot add the tilapia and saute until golden on 1 side. Flip them over and finish cooking on the other side. Remove the fish from pan to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same pan add the onion, garlic and tomatoes and saute until the onion is golden. Stir in the almonds and cumin seed and cook for 1 more minute.
- Deglaze the saute pan with the water and stir in the chili paste. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the 2 teaspoons salt, the raisins, and the 1/2 corn tortilla and puree until very smooth.
- Briefly toast the remaining 8 tortillas over an open flame and lay 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates. Break up the fish and divide it evenly among the tortillas. Spoon the mole sauce over the fish, top with the shredded iceberg and garnish with the cotija cheese. Serve.
EASY FISH TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: green cabbage, red onion, sour cream, lime, salt, tilapia fillets, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, corn tortillas, cilantro, lime
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Lunch
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red onion, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.
- In a bowl, mix cayenne, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Season each tilapia fillet on both sides with the seasoning mix.
- Over medium-high heat, cook 2 fillets at a time for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. Repeat for the remaining fillets.
- Using a fork, break apart the fillets into bite-size pieces.
- Right before serving, heat the corn tortillas in the pan over high heat. Remove from the pan and assemble the tacos with the cabbage slaw and tilapia.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 4 grams
TILAPIA FISH TACOS
I found that these are a great way to get a bit more fish into our diet, plus they taste great. And by not frying the fish, these are pretty healthy, depending on your toppings. I love topping them with a mango or pineapple salsa and homemade coleslaw.
Provided by C. Taylor
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 8 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a nonstick pan, heat over medium high heat the oil and then add the tilapia.
- Season with half the lime juice, salt, cumin and southwest seasoning.
- Once that side is cooked, flip and season, cooking till golden.
- Heat a small pan over medium heat and then spray with cooking spray. Add tortilla, cooking and heating both sides.
- Fill tortilla with a portion of fish and then top with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 39.1, Sodium 52.8, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 17.2
BLACKENED TILAPIA FISH TACOS
Awesome, easy tilapia fish tacos that leave you feeling full but not sluggish! Serve in tortillas with cheese.
Provided by Jenn
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Place cabbage and red onion in large bowl with cilantro. Mix sour cream, 1/2 the lime juice, honey, chipotle pepper, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper together in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture. Let marinate, 30 minutes to overnight.
- Combine avocados, jalapeno pepper, minced onion, and sriracha sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mash to make the guacamole.
- Combine the remaining lime juice, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and ground red chile in another bowl. Sprinkle evenly over tilapia fillets.
- Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes per side. Serve fish topped with slaw and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 357.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
TILAPIA FISH TACOS
Refreshing, satisfying tacos. My roommate made this for me and they were the best tacos I've ever had, so I had to share the recipe!
Provided by CECE_14
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon fajita seasoning over tilapia fillets and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake tilapia in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove fish from oven and cut each fillet into 3 pieces.
- Spray a skillet with cooking spray and add corn, black beans, and 1/8 teaspoon fajita seasoning; cook and stir over medium-high heat until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Spray a separate skillet with cooking spray and add pineapple; cook and stir over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add onion to pineapple; cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute more. Remove skillet from heat.
- Pour 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat; add 4 tortillas and cook until heated through, about 30 seconds per side. Remove tortillas from skillet and repeat cooking the remaining tortillas in the remaining oil.
- Place a piece of tilapia onto each tortilla and top with corn mixture, pineapple mixture, cilantro, avocado, cabbage, sour cream and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 8 g
GIADA'S TILAPIA FISH TACO'S WITH ARUGULA RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by ckovak
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In large skillet, heat 3 Tbsp olive oil and fry fish filets single layer in pan, salt/pepper, on both sides (2-3 min each side), repeat until all fish is cooked. 2. In medium bowl, combine avacado, mango, cilantro, callions and arugula , wisk in 3 Tbsp olive oil, lime juice and 1/4 salt. 3. In medium bowl, mix creme fraiche or sour cream, wasabi powder and 1/4 tsp. salt 4. Warm totillas in dry skillet, turn occassionally until warm 5. Build tortillas, with mango-avacado salad, fish and cream ... Yum
EASY TILAPIA TACOS
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
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
TILAPIA WITH ARUGULA, CAPERS, AND TOMATOES
Sauteed fish goes mildly Mediterranean, with bright vegetables and a buttery pan sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium nonstick skillet, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add tomatoes and red-pepper flakes; top with tilapia, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 3 minutes. Add arugula. Cover, and cook until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer tilapia and vegetables to a plate (reserve skillet).
- Make sauce: Off heat, add butter, lemon juice, and capers to skillet; swirl until butter has melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve tilapia over arugula and tomatoes; drizzle with sauce.
Tips:
- Use fresh tilapia fillets. Fresh tilapia fillets will have a mild, sweet flavor and a firm texture. Avoid fillets that are frozen or have a slimy texture.
- Season the tilapia fillets well. Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish, so it's important to season it well before cooking. You can use a simple salt and pepper rub, or you can get creative with your seasonings. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin.
- Cook the tilapia fillets until they are just cooked through. Tilapia is a delicate fish, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook the fillets for just a few minutes per side, or until they are opaque in the center.
- Serve the tilapia fillets with your favorite toppings. Tilapia tacos are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
Tilapia fish tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tacos are made with fresh tilapia fillets that are seasoned and cooked to perfection. They are then served on tortillas with your favorite toppings. Tilapia fish tacos are a healthy and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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