Spicy Tilapia Burritos Recipe

Name: Spicy Tilapia Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets (about 4-6 oz each); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons southwest seasoning (Emerils or recipes on genius kitchen); 1 ripe avocado; 1/4 cup sour cream; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 3 plum tomatoes; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 3 cups coleslaw mix; 4 (11 inch) flour tortillas

Servings: persons

4 tilapia fillets (about 4-6 oz each)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons southwest seasoning (Emerils or recipes on genius kitchen)
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 cups coleslaw mix
4 (11 inch) flour tortillas

1
Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium coals. Season tilapia fillets with oil and seasoning mix. Lightly grease grid of grill. Grill fillets, covered, 5-6 minutes or until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, turning once. Remove tilapia from grill.
2
Mash avocado in medium bowl. Stir in sour cream and 1/4 tsp of the salt; cover and set aside. Dice tomatoes; set aside. Snip cilantro and finely chop jalapeno pepper. Combine cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, remaining 1/2 tsp salt and garlic in large bowl; mix well. Add slaw mix and tomatoes; mix well.
3
Spread tortillas with avocado mixture to within 1 inch of the edge. Place 1 cup slaw down center of each tortilla and top with tilapia. Fold in ends of tortillas and roll up tightly.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 4 tilapia fillets (about 4-6 oz each), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons southwest seasoning (Emerils or recipes on genius kitchen), 1 ripe avocado, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tilapia Burritos 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 Tilapia Burritos

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