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Chili Lime Fish Tacos

chili lime fish tacos
Ingredients:
  • (1/4 cup) olive oil
  • (2 Tbsp.) lime juice
  • (2 tsp.) soy sauce
  • (1 tsp.) chili powder
  • (1/2 tsp.) cumin
  • (1 clove) garlic, minced
  • (2 lb.) tilapia fillets
  • Salt and pepper
  • (16) soft corn tortillas, warmed
Servings
16
Dinner

Chili Lime Fish Tacos

Tilapia is marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce then baked until flaky and served in warm corn tortillas.

Preparation Time
About 30 minutes
Cook Time
About 5 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in a large baking dish.
  2. 2Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, chili powder, cumin and garlic. Pour over fish, cover and refrigerate 15-20 minutes.
  3. 3Preheat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium. Grill fish 4-6 minutes, turning once. Set aside 5 minutes, cut into chunks.
  4. 4Fill each warm tortilla with fish and serve. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 taco

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 144
  • Total Fat 6 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 9 g
  • Protein 15 g
  • Cholesterol 36 mg
  • Sodium 159 mg
  • Fiber 1 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Tacos and Quesadillas

Recipe Ethnicity: Asian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Fish

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.