TILAPIA FISH TACOS WITH ARUGULA

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 42m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 (3 1/4 by 3 1/4-inch square) wonton wrappers*
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 tilapia fillets (about 8 ounces total), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 mango, peeled and flesh cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 cups coarsely chopped baby arugula
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon wasabi powder*
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • *Can be found in Asian markets
  • Special equipment: a 12-count nonstick muffin pan
  • For the wonton cups: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush each side of the wonton wrappers with canola oil. Gently press the wonton wrappers into the bottom and sides of a 12-count muffin pan. Bake until lightly golden, about 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Gently lift the wonton cups out of the pan and cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • For the filling: In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Drizzle the tilapia fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the fish in a single layer in the pan and cook until the flesh is flaky and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the lime juice. Season with salt, to taste. Add the avocado, mango, green onions, and arugula. Toss until all the ingredients are coated.
  • For the creme fraiche: In a small bowl, mix together the creme fraiche, wasabi powder and salt until smooth.
  • To assemble the tacos: Put the wonton cups on a platter and divide the avocado mixture into the cups. Top each with 3 to 4 pieces of fish. Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the creme fraiche mixture on top of the fish and serve.
  • Cook's Note: The wonton wrappers can burn very quickly in the oven so check them after 5 minutes.

Nawaz Jani1
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I'm not a huge fan of fish tacos, but these were pretty good. I liked the crispy coating on the tilapia and the flavor of the salsa.


Kailob Graham
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These tacos were perfect for a light and healthy meal. I loved the freshness of the arugula and mango salsa.


Doctor Laiba
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I thought the recipe was a little too bland. I think I would have liked it better with a more flavorful salsa.


Braden Williams
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These tacos were so easy to make, and they were so delicious! I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Randi Russell
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I'm not a fan of tilapia, but I thought these tacos were pretty good. The toppings really helped to mask the flavor of the fish.


PRINZ DAMITE
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These tacos were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Mwanaisha Nechesa
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The fish was a little overcooked, but the tacos were still good. I think I'll try cooking the fish for a shorter amount of time next time.


Bahar Jafaar
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These tacos were so delicious and healthy! I love that they're baked instead of fried, and the toppings are all so fresh and flavorful.


Walsh Family
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I thought the recipe was a little too complicated. I think it would have been easier if there were fewer steps.


Emily Cortez
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I made these tacos for a party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I got so many compliments.


Ryan Sanz
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These tacos were a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with a more flavorful marinade.


Hafiz Adnan
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I love fish tacos, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The tilapia was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all so fresh and flavorful.


Amna Waseem
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These tacos were so easy to make, and they were so good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Thandeka Happy
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but these tacos were delicious! The tilapia was mild and flaky, and the toppings really brought it all together.


Md. SAJIB HOSSAIN
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These tilapia fish tacos were a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the arugula and mango salsa.