Best 6 Tilapia Tacos With Cucumber Relish Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and refreshing meal? Look no further than tilapia tacos with cucumber relish! This delectable dish combines the mild taste of tilapia with the tangy crunch of cucumber relish, creating a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a delightful culinary journey.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TILAPIA WITH CUCUMBER RELISH



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In Wyandotte, Michigan, Mary VanHollebeke found a recipe that lures even landlubbers to her fish suppers. "I spotted this easy entree on a recipe card in my local fish market," she reports. "Although my husband isn't big on fish, he enjoys this mild-tasting tilapia." The relish adds garden-fresh flavor and pretty color to the lightly browned fillets.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup chopped radishes
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon paprika
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cucumber and radishes. In another small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and sugar. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat evenly. Combine paprika and remaining salt and pepper; sprinkle over fillets., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, melt butter. Add fish; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CERVEZA-BATTERED FISH TACOS WITH QUICK-PICKLED ONION AND CUCUMBER



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons salt
12 ounces beer
3 (8-ounce) tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Quick-Pickled Onion and Cucumber, recipe follows
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1 large red onion, medium dice
1 large Vidalia onion, medium dice
1 English cucumber, medium dice
1 habanero chile, seeds removed, minced
1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with oil halfway up the pot. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Preheat grill.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Slowly whisk in beer until thick, but not runny. Dredge fish in remaining flour first, then dunk in the batter. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper-toweled lined plate.
  • Meanwhile, grill tortillas on grill.
  • Serve fish in tortillas topped with Quick-Pickled Onion and Cucumber.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil the vinegar, sugar, water, and salt. Add onions and cucumber and continue to cook a few minutes more. Remove from heat, add chile, and transfer to a bowl. Let cool slightly then chill covered, for at least 1 hour.
  • Toss in the tomato and cilantro, 5 minutes before serving.

TILAPIA TACOS



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Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy these delicious tilapia tacos made using Old El Paso® Stand 'N Stuff® taco dinner kit - a wonderful meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (8.8 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff™ taco dinner kit
1 lb tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups coleslaw mix (from 16-oz bag)
1/4 cup coleslaw dressing
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
Lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place seasoning mix (from dinner kit) and fish pieces. Seal bag; shake to coat fish with seasoning. Place fish on one side of cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Place taco shells (from dinner kit) on other side of cookie sheet for last 4 minutes of bake time.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss coleslaw and dressing.
  • Divide coleslaw evenly among warmed taco shells. Top each with fish, diced avocado and 2 teaspoons taco sauce (from dinner kit). Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 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

TILAPIA FISH TACOS



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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

5 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons southwest seasoning
salt
8 corn tortillas (small size) or 8 flour tortillas (small size)
cooking spray
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)
minced onion (optional)
shredded cheese (optional)
fresh salsa (optional)
lime slice (optional)

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

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Season the tilapia fillets well. Tilapia is a mild-flavored fish, so it's important to season it well to bring out its flavor. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or chili powder.
  • Cook the tilapia fillets until they are cooked through. Tilapia is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it carefully to avoid overcooking. Cook the fillets until they are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
  • Make the cucumber relish ahead of time. The cucumber relish can be made up to 2 days in advance. This will give the flavors time to meld together.
  • Serve the tilapia tacos immediately. Tilapia tacos are best served immediately after they are made. This will ensure that the tacos are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Tilapia tacos with cucumber relish are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. The tilapia fillets are seasoned and cooked to perfection, and the cucumber relish adds a refreshing and tangy flavor. These tacos are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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