Description
Zesty, healthy tacos with smoky grilled tilapia, tangy lime-orange dressing, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with a balance of flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
White Onion, 1 large, chopped
Cilantro, ¼ cup chopped (plus more)
Olive Oil, ¼ cup (plus 1 tbsp for grill)
Lime Juice, 5 tablespoons
Orange Juice, 3 tablespoons
Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
Oregano, 1 tsp
Tilapia, 1½ lbs, skin removed
Kosher Salt, ¾ tsp (plus additional)
Black Pepper, ½ tsp, freshly cracked
Mayonnaise, 1 cup
Milk, 1 tbsp, optional
Corn Tortillas, 12 (6-inch)
Cabbage, 2 cups shredded
Avocado, 2 pitted and sliced
Salsa Verde, 1 cup
Instructions
Combine white onion, cilantro, ¼ cup olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, oregano, ¾ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper in a bowl. Add tilapia and marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grates with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook tilapia for 4 minutes per side, until opaque and flakes easily.
Mix mayonnaise and milk (if using) to create a creamy dressing. Toss with spinach or cabbage.
Warm tortillas on the grill. Layer tacos with tilapia, dressing, avocado slivers, and salsa verde. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Substitute green onions for milder flavor. Use avocado oil if preferred. Salsa verde can be homemade with tomatillos. Blue corn tortillas add color.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco section (per serving 3 tacos)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg