Pan-Fried Tilapia Tacos Recipe Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Tilapia Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups medium-dice fresh pineapple; 2 medium jalapenos (seeds removed if you want a milder salsa), minced; 1/2 medium lime; Kosher salt; 1 pound fresh tilapia (about 5 fillets); Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup flour; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 8 corn tortillas

Servings: persons

2 cups medium-dice fresh pineapple
2 medium jalapenos (seeds removed if you want a milder salsa), minced
1/2 medium lime
Kosher salt
1 pound fresh tilapia (about 5 fillets)
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
8 corn tortillas

1
Mix the pineapple and jalapenos in a medium bowl.
2
Squeeze the lime half over top.
3
Season with salt and set aside.
4
Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
5
Dredge in the flour so all surfaces are lightly and evenly coated.
6
Set a large skillet over medium heat.
7
Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil.
8
When the skillet is very hot, add half of the floured fish pieces.
9
Sear for 4 minutes on the first side.
10
Flip, brush with half of the melted butter, and cook for 4 more minutes, until done.
11
Repeat with the remaining fillets.
12
Heat up your tortillas (we do it directly over a gas flame till theyre puffed and a little blistered), distribute the fillets among the tortillas, top each taco with pineapple salsa, and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups medium-dice fresh pineapple, 2 medium jalapenos (seeds removed if you want a milder salsa), minced, 1/2 medium lime, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Pan-Fried Tilapia Tacos Recipe 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.

Pan-Fried Tilapia Tacos Recipe

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