Lettuce-Wrapped Fish Tacos
Baked tilapia is seasoned with Cajun seasoning, chili powder, paprika, garlic, and black pepper, then flaked into crisp romaine lettuce leaves. The tacos are finished with sliced cherry tomatoes and a fresh avocado salsa verde made with onion, jalapeño, garlic, lemon juice, water, and cilantro for a bright, mildly spicy bite that suits a light lunch or easy dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lettuce-Wrapped Fish Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 58
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Combine Cajun seasoning, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets, then coat each side with lemon juice. Place the fillets on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Shred the tilapia and place equal portions in each romaine leaf.
- 5
Blend avocado, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and water in a blender to make the avocado salsa verde. Stir in cilantro.
- 6
Top the prepared tacos with salsa verde and cherry tomatoes.
- Calories 159.05 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 21.12 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 9.6 g 3%
- Total Fat 5.34 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.11 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.35 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 189.89 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.89 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 47.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 755.49 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 117.88 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 9.11 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 3.52 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lettuce Wrapped Fish Tacos is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 159.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lettuce-Wrapped Fish Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Cherry Tomato, Chili Powder. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lettuce-Wrapped Fish Tacos?
- 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 159.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lettuce-Wrapped Fish Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lettuce-Wrapped Fish Tacos healthy?
- Lettuce-Wrapped Fish Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 159.05 calories and 21.12 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 189.89 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.11 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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