Lightened-Up Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
Lightened-Up Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw pair tender tilapia with a cool, tangy yogurt-chipotle sauce and a crunchy cilantro-studded cabbage mix. Bright lime and a hint of honey complement smoky paprika and cumin, creating a fresh, balanced bite. Ideal for a weeknight Dinner or a casual gathering, these tacos feel vibrant and satisfying without being heavy.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the tilapia strips and 1/2 cup lime juice in a glass container, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
- 2
For the spicy dressing, add the yogurt, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, hot sauce, and salt to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth; refrigerate until needed.
- 3
When you are ready to cook the tilapia, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Take the tilapia out of the lime juice and shake off the excess, place it in a small baking dish, and discard the remaining lime juice.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup lime juice, honey powder, avocado oil, cumin, and paprika for the honey-cumin sauce, then pour it over the tilapia to coat.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 7
Meanwhile, make the slaw by combining the green and red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in a bowl; remove the spicy dressing from the refrigerator and pour all but 1/4 cup over the slaw, then toss to combine.
- 8
Assemble the tacos by spreading 1 tablespoon of the remaining spicy dressing on each tortilla, then top with tilapia strips, slaw, and tomatoes.
- Calories 467.44 kcal High 23%
- Protein 29.58 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 61.22 g 22%
- Total Fat 12.45 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.94 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.76 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 707.9 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 5.4 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 16.73 g --
- Added Sugars 1.2 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 224.44 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 5.09 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 1056.96 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 331.62 mcg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin C 43.46 mg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin D 3.52 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Adobo Sauce, Avocado Oil, Chipotle Hot Sauce, and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. Each serving provides about 467.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Sauce, Avocado Oil, Chipotle Hot Sauce, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw?
- About 55 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 467.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw healthy?
- Lightened-Up Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 467.44 calories and 29.58 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 707.9 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.94 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Tomatoes, 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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