Spicy Fish Tacos With Fresh Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Fish Tacos With Fresh Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tilapia fillets; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (4.6 ounce) package taco shells; 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups coleslaw mix; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 small jalapeno chile, seeded, finely chopped; 1 tomato, seeded and diced

Servings: persons

1 pound tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (4.6 ounce) package taco shells
1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups coleslaw mix
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 tomato, seeded and diced

1
Season tilapia fillets with taco seasoning.
2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook fish in hot oil until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and cut into bite-size pieces.
3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4
Heat taco shells in preheated oven until crisp, about 5 minutes.
5
Mix yogurt, lime juice, sugar, lime zest, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in coleslaw mix, cilantro, and jalapeno; let stand 5 minutes.
6
Spoon about 1/4 cup fish and 1/4 cup coleslaw mixture into each taco shell. Top each with 1 tablespoon tomato.

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound tilapia fillets, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 (4.6 ounce) package taco shells, and more.

Yes, Spicy Fish Tacos With Fresh Lime Sauce 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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Spicy Fish Tacos With Fresh Lime Sauce

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