Speedy Tilapia Tacos
Speedy Tilapia Tacos deliver tender, lightly spiced fish tucked into warm tortillas with a crunchy red cabbage slaw and a tangy lime crema. Jalapeño-infused oil adds a gentle heat that balances the cool, creamy topping and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Tilapia 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
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Stir the sour cream and lime juice together in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Set aside about half of the mixture in a separate bowl for serving.
- 3
Finely chop half of the jalapeño pepper; reserve the other half for later. Toss the cabbage, green onions, and the minced jalapeño half with the remaining sour cream mixture until the slaw is well combined.
- 4
Warm the olive oil and the remaining jalapeño half in a large skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat the skillet evenly. Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
- 5
Pan-fry the fish strips in the skillet in 2 batches until golden brown and easily flaked with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes. Discard the jalapeño half.
- 6
Warm the tortillas in the microwave on high until heated through, 20 to 30 seconds.
- 7
Serve the fish in the warmed tortillas topped with the cabbage slaw, the reserved sour cream mixture, and cilantro.
- Calories 550.95 kcal High 28%
- Protein 28.58 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 66.74 g 24%
- Total Fat 19.3 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.37 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 55.57 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 863.43 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 5.67 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 8.38 g --
- Added Sugars 2.15 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 320.64 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 6.58 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 1193.57 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 110.62 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 88.83 mg Good Source 99%
- 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 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Speedy Tilapia Tacos is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 550.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Tilapia Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Tilapia Tacos?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 550.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Tilapia Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Speedy Tilapia Tacos healthy?
- Speedy Tilapia Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 550.95 calories and 28.58 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 863.43 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.37 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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