Entrée: United States – Tilapia Fish Tacos

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 8 min

Cook 8 min

Total 16 min

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets, about 1 lb (454 g)
1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
8 small corn tortillas
2 cups (160 g) shredded cabbage
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mix over the tilapia fillets.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the tilapia fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
3. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in a microwave.
4. To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the cooked tilapia in each tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro.
5. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos. Enjoy your delicious tilapia fish tacos!