Tilapia Tacos Recipe

Tilapia Tacos

Ready in less than 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday (or any day of the week).

Serves: 2Prep: 10 minutesCook: 12 minutesTotal: 22 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces (about 2 lbs.) tilapia
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium white onion, diced small
  • 2 limes, quartered

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place tilapia on prepared sheet pan.
  • In small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, paprika and salt. Season tilapia with spice mixture.
  • Place ½ tablespoon butter on top of each tilapia piece.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until fish is firm and has reached a safe internal temperature of 145°F. Meanwhile, heat tortillas: wrap in damp paper towel and microwave 10 seconds.
  • Layer two tortillas, then top with a piece of tilapia. Finish with cilantro, onion and a squeeze of lime. Repeat for remaining three tacos. Enjoy, refrigerating any leftovers.

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces (about 2 lbs.) tilapia
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium white onion, diced small
  • 2 limes, quartered

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place tilapia on prepared sheet pan.
  • In small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, paprika and salt. Season tilapia with spice mixture.
  • Place ½ tablespoon butter on top of each tilapia piece.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until fish is firm and has reached a safe internal temperature of 145°F. Meanwhile, heat tortillas: wrap in damp paper towel and microwave 10 seconds.
  • Layer two tortillas, then top with a piece of tilapia. Finish with cilantro, onion and a squeeze of lime. Repeat for remaining three tacos. Enjoy, refrigerating any leftovers.