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GRILLED TILAPIA TACOS PICO DE GALLO

5 from 3 votes
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Grilled Tilapia Tacos Pico de Gallo Bar, a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and revamp your Taco Tuesdays. Perfectly grilled tilapia paired with the refreshing zest of pico de gallo is a match made in culinary heaven. Plus, it’s a wholesome treat for those committed to a health and fitness journey.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Tilapia fillets: 2 about 8 oz [227 grams] each
  • Olive oil: 2 tbsp 30 ml
  • Lime: 1 juiced
  • Cumin: 1 tsp 5 ml
  • Salt: ½ tsp 2.5 ml
  • Black pepper: ¼ tsp 1.25 ml
  • Corn tortillas: 4
  • Lettuce: 1 cup shredded (about 100 grams)
  • Red onion: ½ finely chopped (about 75 grams)
  • Tomatoes: 2 diced (about 300 grams)
  • Jalapeño: 1 seeds removed and finely chopped
  • Fresh cilantro: ¼ cup chopped (15 grams)
  • Lime: 1 juiced

Method
 

  1. First, let’s marinate the tilapia. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, juice from 1 lime, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Dip the tilapia fillets into the marinade, ensuring both sides are well coated. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. While the tilapia is marinating, start on your pico de gallo. Combine red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and the juice of another lime in a bowl. Mix well. Your Grilled Tilapia Tacos Pico de Gallo filling is coming together!
  4. Heat up your grill or a grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, lay the tilapia fillets on the grill.
  5. Cook the tilapia for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). The fish should flake easily with a fork.
  6. Once done, remove the fillets from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
  7. Warm up your corn tortillas. You can do this on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side or in a dry skillet.
  8. Assemble your Grilled Tilapia Tacos. Lay a bed of shredded lettuce on a tortilla, add a piece of the grilled tilapia, and top generously with the pico de gallo. Repeat for the rest of the tortillas.

Notes

Always go for fresh tilapia fillets. Freshness guarantees better flavor and texture.
If you want to kick up the heat in your Grilled Tilapia Tacos Pico de Gallo, add more jalapeños or even a dash of chili powder to the marinade.
Marinating the tilapia for longer, say 30 minutes, can infuse deeper flavors. But don’t marinate for more than an hour as the lime juice can start to cook the fish.