Easy Fish Tacos – Thrifty Thursday

Quick and Healthy Fish Tacos

This is my favorite go-to middle-of-the-week dinner. These fish tacos are quick-to-make, healthy and make any mealtime feel like a fiesta!  To jazz things up add a couple of ramekins with optional condiments like cheese, lettuce, cabbage, sour cream or plain yogurt. Almost any fish will work and you can  pan sear the fish if you prefer.

Tilapia Fish Tacos with Guacamole Salsa

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos and about 1/2 cup salsa)

Ingredients

  • Salsa:
  • 2  cups  of your favorite salsa (I prefer Pace)
  • juice from 1/2 a lime
  • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
  • Remaining ingredients:
  • 1/2  cup  panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or flour
  • 1/2  teaspoon  kosher salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper (use less if you don’t like spicy)
  • 1/4  teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1  pound  tilapia, cut into 2-inch strips
  • Cooking spray
  • 8  (6-inch) corn tortillas

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare baking sheet by spraying with cooking spray.
  2. Salsa: Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl with a fork. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature so the flavors can meld.
  3. Combine panko or flour with spices in a medium bowl. Add fish strips to bowl, tossing to coat. Place fish in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning once.
  4. Heat tortillas according to package directions ( I wrap them in a damp kitchen towel and pop them in the micro for 15 seconds – to warm through).
  5. Divide fish and salsa evenly among tortillas.
Serving suggestions: black beans, cabbage salad, corn

Recipe inspiration: myrecipes.com
Photo credit: Copyright courtesy of California Avocado Commission. Click here for more avocado recipes.

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