Broiled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro–Lime Slaw
Broiled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro–Lime Slaw balance flaky, lightly spiced fish with a tangy, creamy crunch from the cabbage slaw. Bright lime and a hint of ancho chile add lift without overpowering the mild tilapia, making each bite fresh and satisfying. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering with friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broiled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro–Lime Slaw, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.72 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and coat it well with cooking spray.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, onion, vinegar, cilantro, hot sauce, salt, and ancho chile powder. Stir in the shredded cabbage to make the slaw.
- 3
Arrange the tilapia fillets on the prepared baking pan. Squeeze lime juice over the fish. In a separate bowl, mix cumin, paprika, salt, and garlic powder, then sprinkle the spice mixture over the fish.
- 4
Broil in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Place the tortillas between 2 damp paper towels and warm in the microwave, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 6
Spoon the cooked tilapia onto each tortilla and top with the slaw.
- Calories 436.73 kcal High 22%
- Protein 19.72 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 36.65 g 13%
- Total Fat 23.49 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 2.92 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 36.17 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 525.05 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 2.17 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.17 g --
- Added Sugars 1.1 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 152.47 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 565.79 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 42.96 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 8.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 2.72 mcg Moderate 14%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Broiled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Ancho Chile Powder, Cooking Spray, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 436.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broiled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro–Lime Slaw made of?
- The main ingredients are 2% Reduced-Fat Milk, Ancho Chile Powder, Cooking Spray, Diced Onion, Dried Cilantro. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broiled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro–Lime Slaw?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 436.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broiled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro–Lime Slaw easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Broiled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro–Lime Slaw healthy?
- Broiled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro–Lime Slaw has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 436.73 calories and 19.72 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 525.05 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.92 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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