Fish Tacos In Lettuce "Shells" Recipe

Name: Fish Tacos In Lettuce "Shells"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 12 romaine lettuce leaves; 1/2 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced; 1/4 onion, minced; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 romaine lettuce leaves
1/2 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1/4 onion, minced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Combine Cajun seasoning, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle on each side of tilapia fillets, covering evenly; cover each side with lemon juice. Place fillets on a baking sheet.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Shred tilapia; place equal portions in each romaine leaf.
5
Blend avocado, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and water together in a blender to make the avocado salsa verde. Stir in cilantro.
6
Top prepared tacos with salsa verde and cherry tomatoes.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and more.

Yes, Fish Tacos In Lettuce "Shells" 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fish Tacos In Lettuce "Shells"

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Variations & substitutions

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