Just a quick recipe post, which reflects my hectic work schedule for the past couple weeks. Not a lot of time to cook…darnit. 
Hooray for the upcoming 3-day weekend. This quick and easy fish taco recipe comes together in a flash.
I keep a package of Tilapia Filets in the freezer for those days when I drag home from work and just don’t have the gumption to cook. Or the energy to choose a restaurant and fight the lines. Or make the decision about which fast food take-out joint would be less toxic to our health.
Just place two frozen tilapia filets in the refrigerator in the morning before you leave for work and they’re thawed by the time you get home and with a little slicing, a quick dusting with flour and sautee, you’re enjoying fish tacos before you know it.
- 2 tilapia fillets, cut into strips
- ½ cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes
- 2 T. olive oil
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup pico de gallo (or jarred salsa)
- 4 corn tortilla shells, warmed
- 1½ cups shredded cabbage (or lettuce)
- Garnishes: cheese, lime, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro
- Heat oil in a non-stick fry pan over medium high. Coat strips of tilapia in seasoned flour. Saute fish strips until browned and cooked through, turning once. (about 5 – 10 minues)
- Meanwhile in a small bowl, mix sour cream with 2 Tablespoons salsa.
- Divide fish evenly among tortillas and top with shredded cabbage or lettuce, sour cream and pico-de-gallo (or salsa).
Quick and Easy Fish Tacos…It’s What’s for Dinner.
Great idea for a quick meal – looks delish, too!
Good looking tacos for a quick evening meal.
My fave way to eat tilapia…looks delicious!!!
Thanks Cathy. At least I can cook again.
Hooray for fish tacos! I never think of making them and these sound just delicious – thanks! Happy Labor Day to us all.
Thanks for reminding me. It’s been much too long since I’ve had fish tacos.
You’re welcome Pam.
Great idea for a quick weeknight meal. I hope you are feeling better.
Thanks Karen.
I Thought my first fish tacos from a restaurant were just okay, but after making them at home, I am not a fan. these look delicious.
I agree, I’m pretty picky about my fish tacos. Some just aren’t very good. This recipe is pretty mild in flavor.
Great presentation Lea Ann. I’ve tried them once and they fell over. Hope you enjoy your nice long weekend. Relax and put your feet up.
Sam
Fine…as long as I can substitute pork, beef or chicken for fish
I have so much fish in my freezer from the boys summer fishing, I just hate the stuff. I need to cook it for them.
Chris I know you hate the stuff … sometimes I do too. Being land locked, we can get some pretty odd offerings from the seafood counter, which ends up in a big “belch”. :/
easy and delish~~
Anything coated with flour and fried seems to fit that delish category.