The fantastic flavor in these fish tacos is all about pairing a slightly spicy cream sauce with an excellent spice rub. They’re simple to make and impressive to serve, making them a great choice for dinner with friends.
Tip: Frozen tilapia will also work beautifully in this recipe.
Ingredients
Jalapeño Sauce:
- ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
Spice Rub:
- 1½ tsp. paprika
- 1½ tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. oregano
- ¾ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. ground red pepper
Tacos:
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- 4 (6 oz.) tilapia fillets
- 8 (6") corn tortillas
- 1 cup thinly sliced white onion
- ½ avocado, thinly sliced
- 4 lime wedges
Directions
- Combine sauce ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
- Stir together spices and sprinkle evenly over fish.
- Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish until flaky (3-4 minutes per side).
- Divide fish, jalapeño sauce, onion, and avocado evenly among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 315 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 395 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 14g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 18% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 91mg | 30% | |
| Sodium 415mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 32g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars 4g | ||
| Includes 1g Added Sugars | 2% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 22g | ||
| Protein 39g | ||
| Vitamin D 5.3mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium 101.8mg | 8% | |
| Iron 2.2mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 860mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin A 48.2mcg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C 13.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 2.5mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin K 15mcg | 15% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Niacin 14.5mg | 90% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.5mg | 30% | |
| Folate 74.9mcg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B12 2.7mcg | 110% | |
| Biotin 2.9mcg | 10% | |
| Chloride 8.7mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 1.3mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 484.1mg | 40% | |
| Iodine 1.1mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 97.1mg | 25% | |
| Zinc 1.5mg | 20% | |
| Selenium 75.2mcg | 140% | |
| Copper 0.3mg | 35% | |
| Manganese 0.3mg | 15% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 1.4mcg | 2% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Tilapia, Corn Tortilla (stone Ground Corn, Fumaric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate, Trace Of Lime), Onion, Avocado, Reduced Fat Sour Cream (cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk And Cream, Contains Less Than 1% Of Pectin, Agar, Vitamin A Palmitate, Enzymes), Lime, Lime Juice, Jalapeno Pepper, Canola Oil, Brown Sugar, Paprika, Salt, Garlic Powder, Cilantro, Oregano, Cumin, Cayenne Pepper.
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