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If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile you know that I LOVE to make fish tacos. They are so easy to throw together at the last minute and my whole family loves them. These are definitely one of my “go-to” recipes when time is short or my meal plan has changed. Lots of people think they are complicated or time consuming but I say “ They don’t have to be!”
The beauty of fish tacos is that you can total customize them to the flavors that your family likes. I used to use a breaded fish filet but when I started just pan-frying this version, I found it was just as delicious and a little better for us. I do still like those breaded fish filets though every once in awhile!
From the beginning, I’ve been serving ours with broccoli slaw. Found near the packaged coleslaw mixes, it’s just what it sounds like—shredded broccoli with some carrots and cabbage thrown in. What I love about it is that 1) my family loves it as much or more than regular coleslaw and 2) it’s packed with lots of nutritents!
So here’s my “recipe”:
SUPER SIMPLE FISH TACOS
Serves 41 lb. tilapia filets
1 ½ T olive oil
1 T no salt all-purpose seasoning (I used the scampi blend from Wildtree)
1 ½ C broccoli slaw
8 whole wheat tortillas or white corn tortillas (your family’s preference)
½ C plain yogurt (we like just regular plain and Greek plain)
1 Cup loosely chopped cilantro
2 small limes, halved
1 sliced avocado (optional)Sprinkle season salt on tilapia filets. Saute’ tilapia in olive oil in until fish flakes easily—about 8-10 minutes, flipping once. Remove from heat.
To assemble tacos, evenly distribute and layer ingredients on tortillas. Starting with fish, add broccoli slaw, yogurt, cilantro and avocado, if using. Squeeze lime juice over all just before serving.
Wrap up and enjoy!
This recipe is part of the H-E-B Ready, Set, Cook Challenge. H-E-B is a Texas-based grocery store that wants to encourage families to eat together more often as they try healthy (and family friendly) recipes. The Ready, Set, Cook Challenge challenges customers to track their recipes at home to accumulate points. If you collect enough points to complete the challenge, you’ll be entered to win free groceries for a year plus other great prizes like gift cards ranging from $25 to $1,000!
Life is meant to be shared with the ones you love. Not only has family time been shown to be critical for childhood development but it also helps our well being as adults. Being with our family gives us a sense of belonging, creates traditions that are carried on for generations and fosters a trusting environment.
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Greater intake of fruits and vegetables
Reduced intake of fried food and soda
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Jenn Alexander
1 Dozen mini quiches
8 ounces of ground turkey
1 can of mushrooms
1/4 shredded cheese
5 eggs
3 egg whites
1 cup 1% milk
1 cup of chopped spinach
Pre Heat oven to 325f and coat a non stick muffin pan with cooking spray
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until brown.
Put into bowl to cool
add Mushrooms spinach in to the bowl
Whisk eggs and egg whites in a medium bowl
Divide and egg mixture evenly in to muffin cups.
add heaping table spoon of the sausage mixture in to each cup
Sprinkle cheese on top
Bake for 25 min
Jodi
I like just about anything grilled. A little oil and spices, throw it on the grill….yum!
Ashley S
Just found your site while looking for a simple Fish Taco recipe and LOVE it! I had never heard of broccoli slaw, but it may be just what I need – I love fish tacos but hate buying tons of ‘special’ ingredients that will go bad, unfortunately cabbage is one of those things in our house. Will definitely be using this, thanks 🙂
BusyWorkingMama
Great recipe! I’ve never made fish tacos but I love making grilled shrimp skewers then using in tacos. My quick and healthy go to recipe is a green turkey chili. 2 cans white beans, 1 chopped onion, cumin, 1 pound ground turkey, 2 containers green salsa and water as needed. Cooks up in 20 minutes.
April Ockerman
ONe of my new favorite “healthier” things to make is cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes. I roast some of the cauliflower to put in after I puree it to give it a little extra texture and flavor. It is our new favorite.
I also love to sub in ground turkey or chicken instead of beef in spaghetti sauce and I also try to add in a few more veggies into the sauce.
Kristin
Our favorite healthy meal is to break out the George Foreman grill. For some reason, my kids will eat anything that I cook on there!
Leigh Ann
I love making a dish with pasta, diced tomatoes, fresh spinach, and turkey sausage, all mixed with a little mozzarella cheese. So yummy!
Kristin Shaw
One healthy meal I like to make is homemade marinara with carrots and celery blended in with whole wheat pasta and baked meatballs. Love it!
Shannon Schulte
I love making tilapia with a lemon butter sauce, wild rice and a fresh salad. It’s the perfect summer dinner!
Alba Garza
I buy chicken and it will be sprinkled with lemon juice, little bit of salt, and grilled on the George Foreman. or I sprinkle fajita seasoning cook it grilled with Pam in a pan on the stove.
Melony O'Harra
My kids love it when I make cinnamon apple pork chops!!! It’s super easy and the kids always ask for seconds and sometimes even thirds!
renee sanchez
I loved baked fish with steamed shrimp. Steamed broccoli and rice go great with it!
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Kristen Andrew
I’ve cut our added sugar intake (such as in foods I make and teas) from about 15 lbs per month to just 3 lbs a month (Family of 6 with one on the way) My husband and I have lost weight (I’ve maintained mine this pregnancy) and we feel tons better! Working on cutting back butter and cutting out fried foods. It’s hard being a southern girl though 🙂
Bree
Yummm I LOVE fish tacos!! And I just (today) bought fresh homemade corn tortillas. *fish tacos for dinner!!*
I love making smashed sweet potatoes! I peel them, dice them, and boil them with a sprinkle of nutmeg & cinnamon. Then mash them up after they’re soft, add a tiny big of smart butter, some cinnamon, and a teaspoon of brown sugar.
Yummy and healthy!! Tastes like dessert. :))
Tania
Lemon pepper tilapia fillets! Grilled in the George foreman, sprinkle lime on it and enjoy with saltine crackers, we hardly eat healthy but we all love this dish which sounds healthy to me lol
Cindy Dawkins
Spaghetti and meatballs.
I bake my meatballs instead of frying them. Then serve with a salad.
Lacey
My kids LOVE pizza and they love making their own mini pizzas. We like to cut up/cook up fresh ingredients and let them have at it. They enjoy eating thing that they make themselves 🙂
Sara Phillips
Taco Salad – I use baby spinach, brown rice, and ground chicken. SO GOOD!!
Nicole
This is one recipe I make for my family and for new parents. It’s colorful, healthy and easy to put together: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/couscous-chicken-salad-10000000549774/
Wish my husband and son would eat fish so I could make fish tacos!
Angela Sandoval
We love stir-frys! And even if you only have a few basic sauce recipes, you can still have lots of variety by changing up the meat and veggie options. Our favorites are a basic brown Chinese sauce, a spicy Thai peanut sauce, and a pineapple sweet & sour sauce.
Bobbie
The thing that helps our family eat the best is to really not use recipes. I know that sounds bad but we rely on simple preparation of meats with a side of a grain such as rice and then raw or lightly steamed vegetables. It keeps our oil and fat consumption low and in a healthy range, I think.
Victoria
Crab salad
Amanda
I love to make chicken tacos. Fish tacos are a great idea! 🙂
Star Traci
Yum!
We have not always eaten well but I am working on it. I’ve been substituting ground turkey for beef. I also bought the cookbook with recipes for sneaking vegetable puree into meals. I am always ope to more tips!
🙂
Traci
Vicki
My family loves tilapia, and it’s one of those few things that everyone likes! I bake it with spices and olive oil once a week…
Vicki
Heather
Anything grilled with a side of roasted vegetables. Throw any veggies in a pan, drizzle with olive oil, toss in some herbs and roast!