Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Quick Fish Tacos
Quick fish tacos deliver simple yet scrumptious results with a nice kick of heat that makes them a consistent house favorite for busy families. This straightforward recipe creates delicious tacos without complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients while still delivering satisfying spice and flavor. The quick preparation method ensures these tasty tacos can become regular weeknight meals that everyone looks forward to eating.
This simple yet scrumptious recipe has a nice kick and is a house favorite. Delicious!
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise
2 ½ cups shredded red cabbage
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into strips
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Mix sour cream and lime juice together in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Reserve about half the mixture in another bowl for serving.
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Mince half the jalapeño pepper; save other half for later. Toss cabbage, green onions, and minced jalapeño half in remaining sour cream mixture until slaw is well mixed.
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Heat olive oil and remaining jalapeño half in a large skillet over medium heat; swirl oil to coat skillet evenly. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
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Pan-fry fish strips in the skillet in 2 batches until fish is golden brown and easily flaked with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes. Discard jalapeño half.
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Heat tortillas in the microwave on high until warm, 20 to 30 seconds.
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Serve fish in warmed tortillas topped with cabbage slaw, reserved sour cream mixture, and cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 416 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 30g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 416 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 481mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin C 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium 170mg | 13% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 775mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
