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Tilapia Fish Tacos with Chipotle Ranch Sauce

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Tilapia fish tacos have an amazing spice rub and are topped with a delicious chipotle ranch sauce.

Fish taco next to a lime.


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    These tilapia fish tacos come can be made in 30 minutes, mildly favored white fish, flaky with tons of flavor.

    Ingredients needed

    • Tilapia-or any white fish
    • Smoked Paprika- regular paprika will also work
    • Chili Powder
    • Cumin
    • Garlic Powder
    • Salt
    • Olive Oil
    • Ranch dressing
    • Chipotle in adobo Sauce
    • Limes

    How to make this recipe

    Spices in a white bowl and sprinkled on white fish.

    Step 1- Add all the spices to a bowl and mix.

    Step 2- Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix over both sides of the white fish filets.

    Fish fried in a cast iron skillet and shredded in a bowl.

    Step 3- Place fish fillets in a hot skillet over medium-high heat and cook.

    Step 4-Break up the cooked fish up into bite-size pieces,

    Corn tortilla with fish and condiments on top.

    Recipe tips

    • Don't have tilapia? You can use any white fish like cod, flounder, or even sole.
    • Be sure not to overcook your fish.
    • I used warm corn tortillas but flour tortillas would be also delicious.
    • Don't leave out the sauce! It takes these tacos to a whole new level.
    • Chipotle powder can be used in stead of the chipotle in a can.

    Fish taco being held.

    Recipe FAQ's

    What is tilapia?

    Tilapia is a lost-cost mild-flavored fish most of its flavors come from the seasonings. My Tilapia with Lemon Butter Sauce is another family favorite that comes together super fast.

    Can I use a different fish?

    Sure can, any mild white fish will work. Cod, flounder or even sole will work great for these easy fish tacos.

    What can I serve with tacos?

    Mexican Rice, Cilantro Rice, or even my Mexican Corn Salad is delicious served with taco night.

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    Three tacos on a plate.

    Tilapia Fish Tacos with Chipotle Ranch Sauce

    4.25 from 4 votes
    Written By: Wendie
    Tilapia fish tacos have an amazing spice rub, and topped with a delicious chipotle ranch sauce. Sure to be a new family favorite!
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings -8
    Calories 495
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb Tilapia fillets about 4-5 fillets
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 6-8 corn or flour tortillas
    • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
    • 1 small tomato finely diced
    • 1/2 cup red onion diced
    • 1 jalapeno sliced
    • 1 avocado diced
    • Cotija cheese
    • 1 cup cilantro
    • 2-3 limes

    Chipotle Ranch

    • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
    • 2-3 teaspoons diced chipotle in adobo sauce
    • juice of 1/2 a lime

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl add paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt and mix until combined. Rub seasoning on both sides of tilapia filets.
    • Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook filets for 3-4 minutes on each side. Or until fish flakes with a fork. Remove to a plate and chop tilapia into chunks, squeeze the juice of 2 limes over tilapia.
    • In a skillet or microwave heat corn tortillas for about 15-20 seconds to make them more pliable.
    • Add tilapia, cabbage, tomatoes onions, and avocado. Drizzle with chipotle ranch, and sprinkle Cotija cheese and cilantro on top.

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    Notes

    You can also use cod, flounder, or sole instead of tilapia.
    You can substitute 1 teaspoon chipotle powder for the canned.
    Both corn and flour tortillas will work.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 502mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15g
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    Course Entrees
    Cuisine Mexican


     

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    2 Comments

    2. Lived in Baja Mexico for about a year and a half and really missed these. The Chipotle Ranch sounds so food with this! Can't wait to try them!