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Chipotle-Lime Fish Tacos

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Tilapia is brushed with a smoky-spicy chipotle-lime mixture, broiled and stuffed into tacos. Topping them with Mexican Slaw makes these tacos easy and healthy.
Course Mains & Entrees
Cuisine Tex Mex
Keyword chipotle, fish tacos, slaw, tacos, tilapia
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 545
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 16 ounces fresh tilapia fillets or other firm white fish
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 12 yellow corn tortillas pan toasted
  • 1 recipe Mexican Slaw for topping

Instructions

  • Move oven rack to the highest position in your oven and preheat the broiler to high or 500 degrees. Line a rimmed, baking sheet with foil.
  • In a small bowl combine the cumin, coriander, onion and garlic powder. Pour in the olive oil, lime juice and cornstarch, mix to combine.
  • Place the tilapia (with the dark vein-side facing up) onto the prepared pan and season with salt and pepper. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the tilapia and divide the chipotle-lime mixture, use a brush to spread it over the top of the fish and then broil for an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until the fish is cooked through, opaque and flakes easily.
  • Use a fork to break the fish into large pieces and place a few onto a pan-toasted yellow corn tortillas (see below). Top with Mexican slaw and any other toppings you like.
  • To cook the pan-toasted tortillas: Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet on medium to medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes per side until crispy and golden.

Notes

To cook the pan-toasted tortillas: Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet on medium to medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes per side until crispy and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 3tacos | Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 1062mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7232IU | Vitamin C: 124mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 4mg