DinnerMexican-inspiredHigh ProteinQuickBudget Friendly
Tilapia Tacos with Salsa Verde Yogurt
Warm corn tortillas filled with seasoned tilapia, spinach, red onion, and a tangy salsa verde yogurt sauce.
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 43g
- Carbs
- 63g
- Fat
- 21g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 30 min total
- tilapia filletpatted dry20 oz
- corn tortilla12
- frozen spinach4 oz
- red onionthinly sliced1/2 lb
- jalapeñofinely diced1 oz
- garlicminced2 clove
- greek yogurt8 tbsp
- salsa verde8 tbsp
- apple cider vinegar4 tsp
- extra-virgin olive oil4 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Finely dice the jalapeño and mince the garlic. Thinly slice the red onion. Pat the tilapia dry; do not rinse it. Season both sides with the listed salt and black pepper.
- 2Stir the Greek yogurt, salsa verde, apple cider vinegar, half of the garlic, and half of the jalapeño together in a small bowl. Taste and adjust with salt; the sauce should be tangy and lightly spicy.
- 3Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and remaining jalapeño, season with a pinch of the listed salt, and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the seasoned tilapia. Cook until the fish flakes easily, is opaque and firm, and the thickest part reads 145°F (63°C), about 3-5 minutes per side depending on thickness. Transfer the fish to a plate, then wash the board, knife, and your hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 5Add the frozen spinach and remaining garlic to the skillet and cook until the spinach is hot and the garlic is fragrant, about 2-4 minutes. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper.
- 6Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until flexible and lightly toasted, about 30-60 seconds per side; taste one for warmth and pliability. Break the tilapia into large pieces and divide it among the tortillas with the spinach mixture, onion, and salsa verde yogurt.
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