Ultimate Tilapia Fish Tacos
Ultimate Tilapia Fish Tacos bring tender, lime-kissed fillets together with a tangy chipotle-cilantro yogurt sauce for a bright, smoky kick. Crisp cabbage, creamy avocado, and melty Monterey Jack add fresh crunch and richness, wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering with friends.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Tilapia Fish Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 63 / 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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- 37
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Rub the tilapia fillets with 2 tablespoons of lime juice and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Spray both sides of each fillet with cooking spray.
- 2
Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
In a blender, combine the yogurt, the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice, the cilantro, and the chipotle pepper. Pulse until the sauce is well blended. Set aside.
- 4
Grill the tilapia on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes per side.
- 5
Warm each corn tortilla in a skillet over medium-low heat until heated through, about 1 minute. Divide the grilled fish evenly among the corn tortillas and serve with the cilantro-lime sauce, cabbage, cheese, tomato, avocado, salsa, and green onions.
- Calories 533.7 kcal High 27%
- Protein 30.46 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 34.55 g 13%
- Total Fat 31.1 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 5.87 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.54 mg High 21%
- Sodium 369.82 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 4.36 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 3.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 216.68 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.78 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 895.4 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 47.07 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 12.38 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 3.62 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultimate Tilapia Fish Tacos is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 533.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Tilapia Fish Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Cooking Spray, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Tilapia Fish Tacos?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 533.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Tilapia Fish Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ultimate Tilapia Fish Tacos healthy?
- Ultimate Tilapia Fish Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 533.7 calories and 30.46 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 369.82 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.87 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, 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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