Tilapia Tacos with Honey-Cumin Slaw and Chipotle Mayo
Tilapia Tacos with Honey-Cumin Slaw and Chipotle Mayo balances crunchy panko-coated fish with a gently sweet honey-cumin glaze and a creamy, smoky chipotle sauce. A bright cilantro-studded slaw adds freshness and snap, making each bite layered and lively. Serve these tacos for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering with friends.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tilapia Tacos with Honey-Cumin Slaw and Chipotle Mayo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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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- 43
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 73
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Set tilapia in a shallow dish; pour 1/2 cup lime juice over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- 2
Meanwhile, prepare the honey-cumin sauce by whisking together 1/3 cup lime juice, honey, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and ground cumin in a small bowl; set aside until needed.
- 3
For the chipotle mayonnaise dressing, add mayonnaise, chiles, adobo sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper to a food processor; pulse until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- 4
Place flour, eggs, and panko crumbs in three separate shallow dishes. Season the tilapia pieces with salt and pepper to taste; dredge in flour to coat evenly and shake off any excess. Dip in the eggs to coat, then in the panko crumbs, pressing so the crumbs adhere. Set the breaded pieces aside on a plate.
- 5
Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry the fish in the hot oil, turning until all sides are golden brown and the flesh flakes easily with a fork; drain on paper towels and brush with the honey-cumin sauce.
- 6
Combine the coleslaw and cilantro in a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the chipotle mayonnaise dressing, and pour the remaining dressing over the coleslaw mixture; toss to coat.
- 7
Lay the tortillas on a flat surface and spread each with 1 tablespoon of the reserved chipotle mayonnaise dressing. Divide the fish pieces among the tortillas. Top with the cilantro coleslaw.
- Calories 1099.36 kcal High 55%
- Protein 41.42 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 150.19 g 55%
- Total Fat 36.05 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 7.08 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 174.63 mg High 58%
- Sodium 1321.93 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 9.23 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 18.25 g --
- Added Sugars 2.6 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 316.63 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 8.63 mg Good Source 48%
- Potassium 1189.33 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 90.36 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 13.82 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 4.09 mcg Good Source 20%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Tilapia Tacos with Honey Cumin Slaw and Chipotle Mayo is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Sauce, All Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. Each serving provides about 1099.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tilapia Tacos with Honey-Cumin Slaw and Chipotle Mayo made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Sauce, All-Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Coleslaw. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tilapia Tacos with Honey-Cumin Slaw and Chipotle Mayo?
- 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 1099.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tilapia Tacos with Honey-Cumin Slaw and Chipotle Mayo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tilapia Tacos with Honey-Cumin Slaw and Chipotle Mayo healthy?
- Tilapia Tacos with Honey-Cumin Slaw and Chipotle Mayo has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 1099.36 calories and 41.42 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1321.93 mg (57% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.08 g (35% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.6 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, 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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