Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos
Grilled tilapia tacos bring smoky heat and bright lime flavor from a chili, oregano, cumin, coriander, and olive oil marinade. Warm corn tortillas are filled with the seasoned fish and finished with a creamy chipotle-garlic spread made from cream cheese and yogurt, making them a lively choice for a casual lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Tex-Mex 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
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 43
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix olive oil, chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, coriander, lime zest, and lime juice in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add tilapia and toss gently until well coated. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, chipotle in adobo, and cumin in a bowl to make the spread. Set aside.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat a grill basket with olive oil, then place the fish in the prepared basket.
- 4
Cook the fish on the preheated grill until it flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Serve on warm tortillas with chipotle spread.
- Calories 380.73 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 24.72 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 25.89 g 9%
- Total Fat 20.27 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 5.21 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 166.33 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.83 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.53 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 640.72 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 69.26 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 5.82 mg Low Source 6%
- 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 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Tex Mex Fish Tacos is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chipotle Powder, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 380.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chipotle Powder, Corn Tortilla, Cream Cheese. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos healthy?
- Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 380.73 calories and 24.72 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 166.33 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.21 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Corn and Garlic, 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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