TROPICAL FISH TACOS W/ MANGO SALSA & SLAW
Welcome back, food enthusiasts! Today, we're taking an exciting culinary journey that focuses on wholesome ingredients and tropical delights. Join me as I turn these humble tilapia loins into mouthwatering tacos, complete with vibrant mango salsa and a zesty lime coleslaw. So, without further ado, let's dive in!
Ingredients
For the Tilapia
- 2 Tilapia loins
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, sliced into 1/4" pieces
For the Slaw
- 16-ounce bag coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mango Salsa
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 mangos, pitted and diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare
First things first, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). While the oven works its magic, let's prepare the tilapia for its transformation. Drizzle a tablespoon of avocado oil over the tilapia loins, ensuring they are well-coated. Season generously with salt and pepper, then delicately lay those lime slices on top. The citrusy aroma already has our taste buds dancing!
Bake
Place the seasoned tilapia in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes. This will give our fish the perfect flakiness and tenderness it deserves. Keep a watchful eye, as oven times may vary.
Once your tilapia has baked to perfection, it's time to reveal its flaky goodness. Gently remove the lime slices and, using a fork, break the tilapia into bite-sized pieces. Be prepared for the irresistible aroma that wafts through your kitchen.
Crafting the Coleslaw
Now, let's turn our attention to the refreshing coleslaw that will complement the tilapia marvelously. In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix and freshly chopped cilantro. This adds a lovely burst of color and freshness to the slaw.
Dress to Impress
In a separate bowl, it's dressing time! Mix together the mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasonings to your taste preferences. This luscious dressing will envelop the coleslaw in a creamy, tangy embrace.
Marry the Coleslaw
Pour this delectable dressing over your coleslaw mix and gently toss until every strand is coated with its delightful flavors. The contrast between the creamy slaw and the zesty tilapia is going to be a symphony of textures and tastes.
Mango Salsa
Now, let's whip up a vibrant mango salsa that will add a tropical punch to our tacos. In a mixing bowl, combine diced Roma tomatoes, succulent mango pieces, diced red onion, minced jalapenos (seeded for less heat, or keep the seeds for some kick), freshly chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a tablespoon of salt (adjust to taste). Give it a good toss, and your mango salsa is ready to party!
Assemble Your Tacos
It's the moment of truth! Grab your favorite taco shells, and let's assemble these beauties. Start by adding a generous portion of the flaked tilapia, followed by a scoop of the zesty lime coleslaw. Top it all off with a spoonful of that irresistible mango salsa and some creamy slices of avocado. A pinch of salt to taste will elevate all the flavors.
Tilapia Alternatives
If you're looking for seafood alternatives to tilapia, there are plenty of options to explore, each offering its own unique flavor and texture. Here are some popular seafood alternatives to consider:
Salmon
Shrimp
Cod
Mahi -Mahi
TROPICAL FISH TACOS W/ MANGO SALSA & SLAW
Ingredients
- 2 Tilapia loins
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 Lime sliced into 1/4" pieces
- 16 Ounce bag coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Lime juiced
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 mangos, pitted and diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 Tbsp.
- Salt to taste
- Choose a shell - I like corn tortillas or romaine lettuce.
- 1/2 avocado sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Rub oil over tilapia and season w/ salt and pepper and top with lime slices.
- Bake tilapia for 10-12 minutes.
- Once baked, remove the limes and break tilapia into bite size pieces using a fork.
- Combine slaw mix and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients to create a dressing.
- Dress the slaw to your liking.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss with lime juice.
- Salt to taste.
- In your taco shell, add the fish, slaw, mango salsa, and top with avocado.
Notes
Save time by prepping the mango salsa and slaw ahead of time and keep in the fridge. Servings depend on how many tilapia loins you make. 1 loin makes about 3 tacos.
