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Healthy Baked Fish Tacos! Tilapia + spices + loads of lime all piled into a corn tortilla and topped with a fresh, crunchy slaw! Healthy easy deliciousness for the win! showmetheyummy.com
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5 from 23 votes

Baked Fish Tacos Recipe

Baked Fish Tacos: Flaky and flavorful fish piled into warm corn tortillas, topped with a fresh, crunchy slaw for a tasty and healthy twist on a classic!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: baked, easy, healthy, tilapia
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

Baked Fish Tacos

  • 1 pound tilapia
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt more to less to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup lime juice

Slaw

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • salt to taste

Taco Accoutrements

Instructions

Baked Fish Tacos

  • Place tilapia, coconut oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a gallon sized ziplock baggie and marinate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  • Place the contents of the ziplock baggie onto the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the tilapia is fully cooked and easily flakes with a fork.
  • Cut into chunks, then serve in tortillas with slaw and/or toppings of choice!

Slaw

  • In a large bowl, stir together coleslaw, cabbage, cilantro, lime, oil, honey, and salt until combined. Store, covered, in fridge until ready to use.
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Notes

Nutritional information DOES include the slaw, but does not include tortillas or other toppings.  

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 34.5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.5mg