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Gimme Some Oven
Updated Jan 24, 2020
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These easy fish tacos aren’t just a breeze to make, but they’re also light, healthy, full of flavor, money-saving and most importantly, delicious. Use affordable tilapia and enjoy a fresh take on taco night any day of the week.

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  • There’s a reason why fish tacos are one of our favorites! Ready in under 20 minutes, easy fish tacos are a tasty solution to weeknight dinner. Tilapia is one of the most affordable types of fish out there, so not only are these tacos a quick meal, but they’re affordable, too. Plus, tilapia is a mild-flavored fish that everyone in the family will be able to enjoy.

Easy Fish Tacos

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large tilapia filets
  • 4 taco shells from 1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ Crunchy Taco Shells (12 Count)
  • 1 handful lettuce or cole slaw
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne together until blended. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the tilapia filets, coating both sides.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add filets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat, and break up the fish into smaller pieces with a fork.
  • Step 
    3
    Portion the fish evenly into the bottom of the four taco shells, then layer with lettuce, avocado, and then sprinkle with lime juice to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

210 Calories
13g Total Fat
13g Protein
10g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
210
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
13g
19%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Potassium
370mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
0g
Protein
13g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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