Tilapia Fish Tacos Recipe
Main Dish
easy fish tacos, weeknight dinner
Flaky baked tilapia, lettuce, salsa, and cheese make these easy fish tacos perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Forks
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime optional
For the Tacos
- 8 small tortillas
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place the tilapia fillets on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the fish evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- If you like a brighter flavor, squeeze a little fresh lime juice over the fillets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork.
- Warm the tortillas if desired.
- To assemble the tacos, place about 1/2 tilapia fillet in each tortilla.
- Top each taco with about 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 2 tablespoons salsa, and 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add another small squeeze of lime if you like extra citrus flavor, then serve immediately.
Notes
Warm the tortillas before assembling the tacos. Heating them in a dry skillet or briefly in the microwave makes them softer and more flexible.
After warming the tortillas, gently bend them into a curved shape and place them on a plate with the seam side down. This helps them hold their shape while you prepare the fillings.