Jul 14 2026
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Tacos Pescado Recipe

Inspired by Mama Tequila
Time30m
Serves3

Three tilapia grilled tacos on flour or corn tortillas topped with cabbage salad and garnished with tangy chipotle sauce, served with white rice

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Ingredients

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Tacos Pescado

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    In a pot, add the white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

  2. 2

    Grill the Tilapia

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the tilapia fillets in the mixture. Grill the fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Cabbage Salad

    Thinly slice the cabbage and grate or julienne the carrots. In a bowl, mix the cabbage and carrots with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, tossing to combine.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a pan. Place a grilled tilapia fillet on each tortilla, top with the cabbage salad, and drizzle with chipotle sauce.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the tacos warm with a side of the prepared white rice.

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