Light Mango Salsa Tilapia Tacos (Printer View)

Pan-seared tilapia with fresh mango salsa in warm corn tortillas

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Tilapia

01 - 4 tilapia fillets (about 1.1 lbs total)
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

# Method Steps:

01 - Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each fillet, then drizzle with lime juice.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add seasoned tilapia and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to a plate and break into large chunks.
03 - While the fish cooks, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Gently toss until well incorporated, being careful not to crush the mango pieces.
04 - Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or warm in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 1 to 2 minutes until pliable.
05 - Layer shredded red cabbage onto each warm tortilla. Top with cooked tilapia pieces and spoon mango salsa generously over the fish.
06 - Transfer assembled tacos to serving plates and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
  • Light and healthy ingredients that are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
  • The perfect balance of smoky spices and sweet, tangy mango salsa.
  • High in protein with 26g per serving.
02 -
  • Warm your corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side to make them more pliable and prevent them from cracking.
  • Dice the mango and vegetables into uniform small pieces so every bite of salsa is perfectly balanced.
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