Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce
Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce pair flaky tilapia with crisp taco shells and a tangy yogurt-lime slaw. Bright citrus, fresh cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño heat make each bite lively and refreshing—perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering where bold flavor meets crunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Sprinkle the tilapia fillets with taco seasoning.
- 2
Warm the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook the fish in the hot oil until it flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Take off the heat and cut into bite-size pieces.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 4
Warm the taco shells in the preheated oven until crisp, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Combine the yogurt, lime juice, sugar, lime zest, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the coleslaw mix, cilantro, and jalapeno; let sit for 5 minutes.
- 6
Spoon about 1/4 cup fish and 1/4 cup coleslaw mixture into each taco shell. Add 1 tablespoon tomato on top of each.
- Calories 148.82 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.5 g Good Source
- Carbs 15.45 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.0 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.49 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 19.19 mg Moderate
- Sodium 112.67 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.11 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.04 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 81.94 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 454.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.33 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.3 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.03 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅