Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe

Name: Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces of air fryer tilapia; 8 8 inch corn tortillas; 3 tablespoons tequila {optional}; 1 lime (juiced); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons cilantro (minced); 2 roma tomatoes (diced); 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro; 1 shallot (minced); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 jalapeno (seeded and minced); Salt and pepper to taste

Add this Tilapia Fish Taco Recipe to your taco Tuesday menu. Tilapia is coated in breadcrumbs and cooked in the air fryer to create a crispy crust on the outside and a tender fish on the inside. The tilapia works great in a taco with fresh salsa, lime aioli and cilantro.

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
Makes4 servings
Calories359

Ingredients

4 servings

12 ounces of air fryer tilapia
8 8 inch corn tortillas
3 tablespoons tequila {optional}
1 lime (juiced)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons cilantro (minced)
2 roma tomatoes (diced)
3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
1 shallot (minced)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 jalapeno (seeded and minced)
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1
Make the Air Fryer Tilapia according to this recipe.
2
Prepare tequila lime aioli: Combine the tequila, lime juice, sour cream, garlic, cumin and 2 Tablespoons cilantro in a small bowl. Whisk and chill for 1 hour.
3
Prepare the toppings: Add chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, minced shallot, and diced jalapeño to a small bowl. Add a squeeze of lime and stir to blend.
4
Heat the tortillas: Warm the tortillas on a pan over low heat and place onto a plate, cover to keep warm.
5
Prepare the tacos: Place tortilla on a plate. Add 1/8 of the fish to the taco. Top with pico de gallo and drizzle with tequila lime aioli. Enjoy!

Notes

Store the leftover tilapia in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat you can heat in a skillet or the oven.

Per serving

Carbs42 g
Protein23 g
Fat10 g
Fiber6 g

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