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Easy Fish Tacos Recipe with Southwestern Cole Slaw for Healthy Fish Tacos

Easy fish tacos recipe is healthy fish tacos for popular tilipia fish tacos

July 27, 2021 by Holly Clegg Leave a Comment

Easy Fish Tacos Recipe Makes Quick Fish Dinner!

Don’t have time to cook and looking for a delicious meatless meal?  Holly’s easy Fish Tacos recipe from her easiest cookbook, KITCHEN 101 and this simple recipe is for healthy fish tacos.  If you LOVE fish tacos these Tilapia Fish tacos are simple to make at home.  A quick fish dinner for the family to eat healthy! Also, this is a diabetic fish taco recipe.  Pair it with the best coleslaw recipe, below, to serve with the easy fish tacos or pick up your favorite condiments!

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Try Different Seafood Tacos That Are Good For You

If some of your favorite ingredients are seafood, keep various types – salmon, shrimp, tilapia and even crawfish in the freezer for quick, go-to meals.

Try this great BBQ Shrimp Taco recipe from KITCHEN 101 that’s a favorite for healthy easy recipes. If you like BBQ Shrimp and tacos, you this recipe will quickly be a favorite!

 

Mouth-Watering Healthy Fish Tacos Recipe Easy and Tasty

When you want a quick seafood dinner, what better time to spotlight this mouth-watering easy fish tacos recipe, Fish Tacos with Southwestern Cole Slaw from KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence. With only 140-200 calories and very little fat and sodium in 4 ounces –  fish is always a lean heart-healthy choice and you will be amazed that this is a diabetic easy fish tacos recipe. Jarred jalapeno may be used, adjusted to preference, or left out.

Easy Fish Tacos Recipe Southwestern Cole Slaw = Best Fish Taco Recipe

The southwestern cole slaw cannot be missed.  Buy cole slaw in a bag and just mix in the canned corn, jalapenos and fresh tomatoes and green onions.  Most of the saturated fat in cole slaw is in the dressing so you will be amazed how great the combination of Greek yogurt and a touch of mayonnaise are the perfect mix and so much better for you!  Greek yogurt really makes a difference and is a rich substitute for sour cream.  You will love this cole slaw recipe served separately as well.  Enjoy this simple but sensational fish taco recipe!

Print Recipe
Fish Tacos with Southwestern Cole Slaw
Spicy fish and fabulous cool cole slaw — easy and perfect pairing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4-6 minutes
Servings 6 tacos
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds tilapia filets or fish of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 flour tortillas or corn tortillas
  • Southwestern Cole slaw recipe follows
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4-6 minutes
Servings 6 tacos
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds tilapia filets or fish of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 flour tortillas or corn tortillas
  • Southwestern Cole slaw recipe follows
Instructions
  1. Preheat broiler. Season fish with chili powder and season to taste. Broil 4-6 minutes per 1/2–inch thickness or until fish flakes with fork. Fish may be grilled or pan sautéed also.
  2. Fill each tortilla with fish and Southwestern Cole Slaw (see recipe).
  3. Warm tortillas according to package directions or heat in microwave about 30 seconds covered with damp paper towel. Serve with cole slaw or condiments of choice
Nutritional Info

Nutritional info per serving: Calories 209, Calories from Fat 19%, Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 57mg, Sodium 353mg, Carbohydrates 16g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 1g, Protein 26g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 starch, 3 lean meat

Print Recipe
Southwestern Cole Slaw
Serve extra slaw with burgers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 (1/2-cup) servings
Ingredients
  • 1 10-ounce bag angel hair or classic cole slaw ,about 5 cups
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped jalapeños found in jar
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 11-ounce can Mexican style corn ,drained
  • 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 avocado chopped and drizzled with lime juice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 (1/2-cup) servings
Ingredients
  • 1 10-ounce bag angel hair or classic cole slaw ,about 5 cups
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped jalapeños found in jar
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 11-ounce can Mexican style corn ,drained
  • 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 avocado chopped and drizzled with lime juice
Instructions
  1. In large bowl, combine cole slaw, green onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, and corn.
  2. In small bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Toss with slaw. Season to taste and fold in avocados.
Nutritional Info

Nutritional info per serving: Calories 76, Calories from Fat 35%, Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 173mg, Carbohydrates 10g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugars 4g, Protein 3g, Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Tilapia Fish Tacos Rank Most Popular Healthy Fish Tacos 

GET KITCHEN 101 if you are looking for mainstream easy diabetic recipes because this book highlights diabetic recipes with a “D.” You will love this diabetic fresh fish recipe for healthy fish tacos. So simple! You’ll enjoy these tilipia fish tacos if you’re a novice in the kitchen or just too busy to cook.

You can use any fish but tilapia fish tacos are popular. What’s great about Holly’s recipe is this is for diabetic fish tacos which is truly just a healthy way to eat. You can also use reduced sodium taco seasoning.

Love A Taco Holder For Your Table and Fun For Kids

Have you ever used a taco holder? They really are a useful serving tool as tacos always fall over. You will love the fact that you can fill them and they stay upright. There’s different kinds of taco holders but the kid’s taco holders are really fun to have. Who doesn’t want a dinosaur to hold your tacos?

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