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mango tajin fish

Tajin Tilapia Tacos with Mango Finger Lime 'Caviar'

The Starving Chef
Tilapia filets are seasoned with tajin and then topped with a mango finger lime "caviar" and avocado crema.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine Fish, Quick & Easy
Servings 8

Equipment

Ingredients
  

FOR FISH:

  • 4 filets tilapia
  • 1-2 teaspoons tajin per filet

FOR MANGO FINGER LIME CAVIAR:

  • 15 oz diced mango drained
  • ¼ cup shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

FOR AVOCADO CREMA:

  • 1 avocado peeled & pitted
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons water

FOR SERVING:

  • white corn tortillas
  • red cabbage shredded
  • cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle the tajin over the tilapia filets. Rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the mango finger lime caviar. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the crema. Chill 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F. Bake the tilapia filets for 10-12 minutes, until baked through and the fish flakes apart easily.
  • Use a fork to flake apart the fish filets. Serve alongside the 'caviar' and crema with white corn tortillas and cheddar cheese. Serve warm and assemble as desired. Enjoy!
Keyword lime, mango, taco, tortilla
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