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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 7%
- Protein 10.5 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 15.45 g 6%
- Total Fat 5.0 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.49 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 19.19 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 110.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.11 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 81.94 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 454.24 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 6.71 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.4 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coleslaw, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, and Lime. Each serving provides about 148.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Coleslaw, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Lime, Lime Juice. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 148.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce healthy?
- Spicy Fish Tacos with Fresh Lime Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 148.82 calories and 10.5 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.49 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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