Crispy Broiled Tilapia Tacos Recipe

Name: Crispy Broiled Tilapia Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 whole Individually Wrapped Frozen Tilapia Fillets; Olive Oil For Drizzling Over Fish; Kosher Salt And Fresh Cracked Pepper; 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Dried Dill; 1 package (10 To 12 Count Size) Corn Tortillas; 5 ounces, weight Packaged Arugula Salad Mix; 1/2 cups Thinly Sliced Red Onion; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped, Or 2 Teaspoons Freeze Dried Cilantro; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 1/4 cups Olive Oil

Servings: persons

7 whole Individually Wrapped Frozen Tilapia Fillets
Olive Oil For Drizzling Over Fish
Kosher Salt And Fresh Cracked Pepper
1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
1 teaspoon Dried Dill
1 package (10 To 12 Count Size) Corn Tortillas
5 ounces, weight Packaged Arugula Salad Mix
1/2 cups Thinly Sliced Red Onion
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped, Or 2 Teaspoons Freeze Dried Cilantro
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/4 cups Olive Oil

1
Unwrap and thaw fish, put the thawed fish on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
2
Season both sides with kosher salt and fresh pepper, and sprinkle with lemon pepper and dried dill.
3
Broil on high setting for 10-15 minutes until crispy and done.
4
You can flip them halfway through the cook time so that both sides get crisp.
5
Remove it from the oven and gently break fish apart in pieces with a fork and set aside.
6
Combine the dressing ingredients (except the oil) in a bowl.
7
Whisk in the olive oil until well combined, then taste it to see if its to your taste.
8
Set aside.
9
Drizzle a little olive oil on your grill pan or a regular pan and wipe it off with a paper towel.
10
Heat pan over medium high heat.
11
Place tortillas into the pan until they are starting to brown in spots then turn over and brown a little on the other side.
12
Remove them from the pan when they reach your desired level of done (watch them closely).
13
Mix greens, red onion (this time of year its good to soak your onion in water for a while to remove some bitterness) and cilantro in a bowl.
14
Pour dressing over it and mix together gently.
15
Add tilapia onto the warm tortillas, top with salad greens, then fold over and enjoy the wonderful flavor.

219

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 whole Individually Wrapped Frozen Tilapia Fillets, Olive Oil For Drizzling Over Fish, Kosher Salt And Fresh Cracked Pepper, 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper, and more.

Yes, Crispy Broiled Tilapia Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crispy Broiled Tilapia Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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