Spiced Fish Tacos with Crisp Corn-Jicama Salsa
Grilled tilapia tacos bring a fiery kick from cayenne and black pepper, balanced by a crisp corn salsa with jicama, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and bright lime. Serve them in warm corn tortillas with a cool spoonful of sour cream for a lively weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Fish Tacos with Crisp Corn-Jicama Salsa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the grill over high heat.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix together corn, red onion, jicama, red bell pepper, and cilantro. Stir in lime juice and zest.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and salt.
- 4
Brush each fillet with olive oil and sprinkle with spices to taste.
- 5
Arrange the fillets on the grill grate and cook for 3 minutes per side. For each fiery fish taco, top corn tortillas with fish, sour cream, and corn salsa.
- Calories 329.87 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 25.51 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 36.58 g 13%
- Total Fat 9.11 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.81 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.65 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 293.65 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 5.92 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 7.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 77.67 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 925.4 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 53.75 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 40.14 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 3.52 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Fish Tacos with Crisp Corn Jicama Salsa is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Corn, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 329.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Fish Tacos with Crisp Corn-Jicama Salsa made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Corn, Corn Tortilla, Diced Bell Pepper. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Fish Tacos with Crisp Corn-Jicama Salsa?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 329.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Fish Tacos with Crisp Corn-Jicama Salsa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spiced Fish Tacos with Crisp Corn-Jicama Salsa healthy?
- Spiced Fish Tacos with Crisp Corn-Jicama Salsa has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 329.87 calories and 25.51 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 293.65 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.81 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, 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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