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A flowery bunch of fish tacos served on a plate decorated with chopped vegetables and two halves of lemon.

Easy, Pan-Seared Fish Tacos

Fatimah
This recipe offers you homemade fish tacos that are out of this world. They have the most savory flavor and can be prepared easily and quickly.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine International
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tilapia fillets cut into thick pieces
  • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 lemon squeezed to get its juice
  • 4 tacos store-bought

Instructions
 

  • Bring all the spices and salt into a good mix.
  • Season the fish strips with the spice mixture.
  • Let the pieces sit for 30 minutes.
  • Pan fry the fish in a pan greased with oil for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Distribute the cooked fish over the warm tacos.
  • Top the fish with chopped veggies or dressing of your choice.

Notes

  • The best fish size for tacos is 5 cm. So try to cut the fish into fingers of about 2 inches in thickness.
  • Before you cook the fish, make sure you do not overly marinade it. The maximum time for marinating the fish is 30 minutes. Otherwise, the fish becomes mushy.
  • You can top the fish tacos with a variety of garnishes as a combo of finely chopped red and white cabbage, avocado, cilantro, or a lemony sauce!
  • You can serve the crispy fish tacos with sour cream or mayo dressing. However, it's very common for Middle Easterners to serve fish dishes with the distinct tahini sauce.
 
Keyword easy, pan-seared fish tacos, quick, warm
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