Grilled Tilapia Tacos
Each Grilled Tilapia Taco contains 25g protein and 517 calories — a moderate-protein lunch that stacks efficiently with other meals throughout your day. This recipe yields 6 servings from quick stovetop cooking, letting you prep multiple lunches in one session. Use these to fill gaps in your macro split while keeping meals varied across the week.
Ingredients
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(75g)
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(45g)
- •Garlic
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Tilapia, Fillet(680g)
- •¾ Teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(240g)
- •Whole Milk(15g)
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Cabbage, Green(480g)
- •Avocado
- •Salsa Verde, Prepared, Store-Bought(240g)
- •Lime
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup of the chopped onion, cilantro, olive oil, 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and oregano until combined.
- 2Sprinkle the tilapia all over with the salt and pepper.
- 3Spread half of the onion mixture in the bottom of a small baking dish. Place the tilapia on top of the onion mixture. Spoon the remaining onion mixture over the tilapia. Cover and chill, refrigerated for 30 minutes.
- 4Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk (if using), and remaining 2 tablespoons of the lime juice.
- 5Preheat the grill on medium-high. Brush the grates with olive oil. Remove the tilapia from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the tilapia on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the fish easily flakes with a fork. Transfer to a serving platter. Using a fork, gently flake the tilapia into bite sized pieces.
- 6Meanwhile grill the tortillas until slightly charred, about 10 seconds per side.
- 7Divide the tilapia between the tortillas. Top evenly with shredded cabbage, avocado, salsa verde, remaining chopped onion and cilantro. Drizzle the mayonnaise mixture. Serve warm with lime wedges alongside.
Nutrition — Per Serving
517
calories
25g
protein
43g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 6.8g
- Sodium
- 696 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.5g
6 servings per batch · ~317g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Tilapia Tacos have per serving?
Each serving contains 25g of protein and 517 calories with 43g fat and 10g carbs. This is a high-fat, moderate-protein option where calories are primarily driven by fat content.
How long does Grilled Tilapia Tacos take to prep?
This qualifies as quick prep and yields 6 servings, making it an efficient option for meal prep when you need multiple high-calorie portions without extended prep time.
Is Grilled Tilapia Tacos good for muscle gain?
At 25g protein and 517 calories per serving, the high fat content (43g) makes these tacos better suited for muscle gain phases where calorie surplus is the priority. The low carbs (10g) limit post-workout glycogen replenishment value.
