Tilapia Tacos with slaw and lime crema

Tilapia Tacos with slaw and lime crema recipe videos

Tilapia Tacos with slaw and lime crema are a fresh, modern take on the classic Mexican taco, featuring mild, flaky tilapia fillets that are typically pan-seared or grilled and tucked into soft corn tortillas. They are topped with a crunchy, vinegar-based cabbage slaw and drizzled with a creamy, tangy lime crema, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This dish is a popular example of contemporary Baja California or coastal Mexican-inspired cuisine.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good source of lean protein from the tilapia and healthy fats from the crema, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the tortillas and slaw. A typical serving (two tacos) offers key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C from the lime and cabbage, and calcium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Magnesium	55 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin B12	2.0 mcg

Per 2 tacos (about 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish highlights the fusion of traditional Mexican taco formats with the global popularity of tilapia, a sustainable and mild white fish often used in health-conscious cooking. Nutritionally, it's a clever way to pack a lot of flavor and fresh vegetables into a meal while keeping it relatively light and high in protein.