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Quick & Easy Pan-Seared Tilapia Tacos
70% authentic · Fusion
A simplified version of tilapia tacos, featuring pan-seared tilapia seasoned with chili powder and cumin, served in soft tortillas with a quick avocado salsa.
Ingredients
- Tilapia fillets1 lb
- Flour tortillas8
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Chili powder1 tsp
- Cumin0.5 tsp
- Garlic powder0.5 tsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black pepper0.25 tsp
- Avocado1 large
- Red onion0.25 cup (diced)
- Tomato0.5 cup (diced)
- Cilantro2 tbsp (chopped)
- Lime juice1 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Pat tilapia fillets dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Season the tilapia pieces evenly with the spice mixture.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add tilapia to the hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked through and flaky.
- 6
While fish is cooking, prepare the salsa: Mash avocado in a bowl, then stir in diced red onion, tomato, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Warm the flour tortillas on a separate skillet or in the microwave.
- 8
Assemble the tacos: Fill warm tortillas with the pan-seared tilapia and top generously with the avocado salsa. Serve immediately.
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