Entrée: United States – Tilapia Fish Tacos
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
8 min
Cook
8 min
Total
16 min
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets, about 1 lb (454 g) 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 8 small corn tortillas 2 cups (160 g) shredded cabbage 1 ripe avocado, sliced Fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mix over the tilapia fillets. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the tilapia fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. 3. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in a microwave. 4. To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the cooked tilapia in each tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro. 5. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos. Enjoy your delicious tilapia fish tacos!
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 374 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29.8 g
Protein: 27.5 g
Fat: 17.9 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 57 mg
Fiber: 8.2 g
Sugar: 2.2 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Potassium: 801 mg
Calcium: 84 mg
Iron: 2.47 mg
Vitamin A: 36 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 19.7 mg
Vitamin D: 3.5 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:32:46+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.