Light Mango Tilapia Tacos (Print View)

Pan-seared tilapia topped with bright mango salsa in warm corn tortillas for a fresh, healthy meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Tilapia

01 - 4 tilapia fillets (approximately 1 pound 2 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lime

→ For the Mango Salsa

10 - 1 large ripe mango, diced
11 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For Assembly

17 - 8 small corn tortillas
18 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub spice mixture evenly over both sides of each fillet and drizzle with lime juice.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to a plate and break into large chunks.
03 - While fish cooks, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a mixing bowl. Toss gently until ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or warm in microwave wrapped in damp paper towel for 1 minute until pliable.
05 - Layer shredded red cabbage onto each tortilla, arrange tilapia pieces on top, and spoon mango salsa generously over the fish.
06 - Serve immediately while tortillas are warm, accompanied by lime wedges for additional brightness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy - ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfectly balanced flavors - smoky spiced fish with sweet-tangy mango salsa
  • Healthy and light - high in protein and packed with fresh ingredients
  • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
  • Versatile - easy to customize with your favorite toppings
02 -
  • For the juiciest fish, avoid overcooking - tilapia is done as soon as it flakes easily and turns opaque
  • Make the mango salsa up to a day ahead to allow flavors to meld
  • Double-check that your corn tortillas are certified gluten-free if serving to someone with celiac disease
  • To keep tortillas warm and pliable throughout the meal, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel after heating
  • If serving to kids, you may want to reduce or omit the jalapeño in the salsa
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