(Healthy) Fish Tacos With Mandarin Orange Salsa
These Fish Tacos with Mandarin Orange Salsa provide 10g protein and 85 calories per serving — a low-calorie lunch option when you need to stay within strict calorie limits. Batch-preps 4 servings quickly on the stovetop for midweek meal rotation. Works best paired with additional protein sources to meet daily targets during a cutting phase.
Ingredients
- •Mandarin Oranges, Canned, Drained(312g)
- •Bell Pepper(30g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(30g)
- •Yellow Onion(15g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper(8g)
- •dash of salt
- •Tilapia, Fillet(170g)
- •Blackening seasoning blend(10g)
- •Flour Tortillas
- •Leafy Greens, Mixed
- •Lime
Instructions
- 1To prepare the salsa, gently toss the 5 salsa ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside.
- 2Place fish on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle fish evenly on both sides with seasoning. Broil 6 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. (You could also grill the fish, or cook it in a skillet.)
- 3Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat tortillas with cooking spray. Add the tortillas to pan, 1 at a time; cook 1 minute on each side or until lightly toasted. Top each taco with 1/4 cup greens, 1/4 cup salsa, and 1 piece of tilapia. (Feel free to break the tilapia into smaller piece like I did.) Sprinkle with a little lime juice, and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition — Per Serving
85
calories
10g
protein
1g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 0.3g
- Sodium
- 30 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.4g
4 servings per batch · ~144g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein do Fish Tacos With Mandarin Orange Salsa have per serving?
Each serving delivers 10g of protein and 85 calories, with 1g fat and 10g carbs — a very lean option. This is a light protein contribution, so you'll want to combine it with other protein sources to hit daily targets.
How long does Fish Tacos With Mandarin Orange Salsa take to prep?
Listed as quick prep with 4 servings, this recipe comes together fast enough for a weeknight lunch. You can batch this and portion it out for multiple midday meals throughout the week.
Is Fish Tacos With Mandarin Orange Salsa good for fat loss?
At 85 calories per serving with only 1g of fat, this is an excellent low-calorie option for a cut phase where you need volume without excess calories. The 10g carbs per serving keeps insulin response moderate while supporting satiety.
