One Pan Tilapia Fish Tacos with 5 Minute Mole

Name: One Pan Tilapia Fish Tacos with 5 Minute Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tilapia fillets; Salt; 2 tablespoons anise seeds; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 white onion, sliced; 2 whole garlic cloves; 2 whole Roma tomatoes; 1/3 cup slivered blanched almonds; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup chili paste (ancho if you can find it); 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning fish; 1/4 cup raisins; 8 1/2 corn tortillas, divided; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound tilapia fillets
Salt
2 tablespoons anise seeds
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 white onion, sliced
2 whole garlic cloves
2 whole Roma tomatoes
1/3 cup slivered blanched almonds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 cup water
1/2 cup chili paste (ancho if you can find it)
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning fish
1/4 cup raisins
8 1/2 corn tortillas, divided
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup grated cotija cheese

1
Season the fish with salt, to taste, and coat in anise seeds.
2
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil.
3
When the oil is hot add the tilapia and saute until golden on 1 side.
4
Flip them over and finish cooking on the other side.
5
Remove the fish from pan to a plate and keep warm.
6
In the same pan add the onion, garlic and tomatoes and saute until the onion is golden.
7
Stir in the almonds and cumin seed and cook for 1 more minute.
8
Deglaze the saute pan with the water and stir in the chili paste.
9
Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender.
10
Add the 2 teaspoons salt, the raisins, and the 1/2 corn tortilla and puree until very smooth.
11
Briefly toast the remaining 8 tortillas over an open flame and lay 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates.
12
Break up the fish and divide it evenly among the tortillas.
13
Spoon the mole sauce over the fish, top with the shredded iceberg and garnish with the cotija cheese.
14
Serve.

442

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound tilapia fillets, Salt, 2 tablespoons anise seeds, 2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, One Pan Tilapia Fish Tacos with 5 Minute Mole 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!