When I wrote out the title for this post, I though to myself "that sounds really summer-y". The truth is, I am a little sad about the fact that summer is long gone and fall is almost over. You see, here in the mountains, we didn't really get a summer this year. It never got above 85 degrees and it rained a LOT. So maybe I made these tacos to try and trick our palates into believing it is summer again.
Wild caught tilapia was on sale at the store, and we had a pineapple on hand that was ripe and ready to be eaten. So I put my menu planning hat on and came up with this simple week-night creation!
The salsa. So simple. So delicious.
Tilapia seasoned and ready for cooking!
I like to get the pan really hot before adding the fish, that way it gets a nice crispy texture.
My secret to getting corn tortillas soft and tender. Get a few paper towels wet - then wrap a small stack of tortillas in them and microwave for 45 - 60 seconds. Perfect every time.
Roasted asparagus along side the tacos. Fresh grated parmesan on top!
Tilapia Tacos Recipe:
Serves 4
- 3 large or 4 small tilapia filets
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt/Pepper
-Toppings of your choice (lettuce, cucumber, sprouts, lime wedges, sour cream)
- 8-10 corn tortillas (fajita sized flour tortillas would work just fine too)
- Pineapple salsa (recipe below)
Tilapia Tacos Directions:
- Season the tilapia filets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium/high heat.
- When the oil is very hot, place the tilapia in the pan.
- As the fish cooks, break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Sprinkle chili powder over the fish while it cooks.
- The fish should only take about 5 minutes to cook.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the tortillas, and build your tacos!
Pineapple Salsa Recipe:
Makes about 2 cups of salsa
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pineapple (fresh is best, but canned would be fine too!)
- 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 tsp or 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 1-2 tsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
Pineapple Salsa Directions:
- Mix all chopped ingredients in a large bowl.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve with chips and/or over tilapia tacos!
