These tortilla crusted tilapia tacos get extra flavor from a jicama slaw and pickled tomatoes.
As we near the end of Lent, we only have this Friday and Good Friday before Easter. 40 days can go very quickly! After the 7 weeks of meatless Fridays, it’s often a habit to continue the meatless Fridays all year round.
Today we have one more delicious recipe from Sea Cuisine to add to our Friday repertoire. But, seriously, you’re not going to want to limit this to Fridays only – you’ll want it any day of the week.
Chef Edgar Pendley, a Nashville local, has created a Twangy Tortilla Crusted Tilapia Taco recipe to share with us. He gives us a little insight into his point of view about cooking with tips and tricks for first time cooks in this video:
The Twangy Tortilla Crusted Tilapia Taco recipe is a simple, delicious and fun dish that the whole family can enjoy.
It’s easy to make, starting out with Sea Cuisine® Tortilla Crusted Tilapia fillets. These premium white and flaky Tilapia fillets with a tortilla, chipotle, and lime crust are perfect for incorporating into all of your favorite Mexican dishes.
Twangy Tortilla Crusted Tilapia Taco Recipe
Ingredients
For Tacos:
· 2 Sea Cuisine® Tortilla Crusted Tilapia fillets
· 8 Warmed tortillas (flour or corn)
For Jicama Slaw:
· 1 medium jicama, peeled and shredded on a mandolin or chopped thinly
· 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
· 1 tsp. celery seed
· 1 tsp. celery salt
· 1 sprig chopped fresh dill
· 2 tbsp. toasted sliced almonds
· 1 tsp. fine ground black pepper
· 1 tsp. salt
· tsp. sugar
For Pickled Tomatoes:
· 2 cups cider vinegar
· 2 chopped garlic cloves
· 2 tsp yellow mustard seed
· 1 tsp fresh thyme
· 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
· cup cauliflower, finely chopped
· cup celery, finely diced
Preparation
For Tacos:
· Cook Tilapia according to package directions; set aside. When partially cooled, cut each fillet into eight strips (16 strips total); keep warm.
For Jicama Slaw:
· Mix all ingredients for slaw together and set aside to allow flavors to develop.
For Pickled Tomatoes:
· Place the vinegar, garlic, mustard seed, and thyme in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. Pour hot over tomatoes, cauliflower, and celery.
· When ready to serve, place two strips of Tilapia onto each warmed tortilla. Top with Pickled Tomatoes and finish with a sprinkling of Jicama Slaw for extra flavor and texture!
(Makes 8 tacos)
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- For Tacos:
- · 2 Sea Cuisine® Tortilla Crusted Tilapia fillets
- · 8 Warmed tortillas (flour or corn)
- For Jicama Slaw:
- · 1 medium jicama, peeled and shredded on a mandolin or chopped thinly
- · 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
- · 1 tsp. celery seed
- · 1 tsp. celery salt
- · 1 sprig chopped fresh dill
- · 2 tbsp. toasted sliced almonds
- · 1 tsp. fine ground black pepper
- · 1 tsp. salt
- · tsp. sugar
- For Pickled Tomatoes:
- · 2 cups cider vinegar
- · 2 chopped garlic cloves
- · 2 tsp yellow mustard seed
- · 1 tsp fresh thyme
- · 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
- · cup cauliflower, finely chopped
- · cup celery, finely diced
- For Tacos:
- · Cook Tilapia according to package directions; set aside. When partially cooled, cut each fillet into eight strips (16 strips total); keep warm.
- For Jicama Slaw:
- · Mix all ingredients for slaw together and set aside to allow flavors to develop.
- For Pickled Tomatos:
- · Place the vinegar, garlic, mustard seed, and thyme in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. Pour hot over tomatoes, cauliflower, and celery.
- · When ready to serve, place two strips of Tilapia onto each warmed tortilla. Top with Pickled Tomatoes and finish with a sprinkling of Jicama Slaw for extra flavor and texture!
Twangy Tortilla Crusted Tilapia Tacos
Ingredients
- For Tacos:
- · 2 Sea Cuisine® Tortilla Crusted Tilapia fillets
- · 8 Warmed tortillas flour or corn
- For Jicama Slaw:
- · 1 medium jicama peeled and shredded on a mandolin or chopped thinly
- · 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
- · 1 tsp. celery seed
- · 1 tsp. celery salt
- · 1 sprig chopped fresh dill
- · 2 tbsp. toasted sliced almonds
- · 1 tsp. fine ground black pepper
- · 1 tsp. salt
- · tsp. sugar
- For Pickled Tomatoes:
- · 2 cups cider vinegar
- · 2 chopped garlic cloves
- · 2 tsp yellow mustard seed
- · 1 tsp fresh thyme
- · 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
- · cup cauliflower finely chopped
- · cup celery finely diced
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Instructions
For Tacos:
- · Cook Tilapia according to package directions; set aside. When partially cooled, cut each fillet into eight strips (16 strips total); keep warm.
For Jicama Slaw:
- · Mix all ingredients for slaw together and set aside to allow flavors to develop.
For Pickled Tomatos:
- · Place the vinegar, garlic, mustard seed, and thyme in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. Pour hot over tomatoes, cauliflower, and celery.
- · When ready to serve, place two strips of Tilapia onto each warmed tortilla. Top with Pickled Tomatoes and finish with a sprinkling of Jicama Slaw for extra flavor and texture!
Marcie W. says
I love good fish tacos and these look both easy and outstanding. A slaw on top is also a must and I like that you used jicama!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This looks so delicious. I am always looking for new recipes to try. I will have to make this over the weekend.
Jeanine Macintosh says
Oh wow. This looks really good. Can’t say I have ever had anything like this! Yum!
Debbie Denny says
Oh my. I must have this. Awesome
Pam says
Yum, this looks so good. I love fish tacos.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
This sounds really good. I only wish I could get my husband to eat talipa! He will eat most other white fishes though.
Stefani Tolson says
I have only had fish tacos but a handful of times. Yours looks delicious!
Catherine S says
This looks and sounds really good. I need to make this, I have never had Tilapia.
Liz Mays says
Oh my! That looks incredibly delicious. I’ve never made tacos like that but I can’t wait to try it!
Amber Edwards says
Oh my mouth is watering! I just love Tilapia when it is cooked right. and May I just say, this is cooking it just right! Oh yum!
Danielle K says
These look so delicious. I love fish tacos so I’ll have to try these.
Myrah - Coupon Mamacita says
Oh yum! I love fish tacos. I make them all the time, actually. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks delicious. I’m a huge fan of fish tacos, so I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. Thanks!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Oooh, that sounds delicious. One guess what I am making for dinner tomorrow night?
Jacqui Odell says
This sounds amazing! Makes me want some tacos.