Dinner for 4

Fish Tacos with white fish (tilapia

Name: Fish Tacos with white fish (tilapia
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 clove garlic; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground paprika; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb tilapia; 8 corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded purple cabbage; 1 avocado; 3 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves; 1/3 cup cotija cheese (optional); 1/4 cup sour cream; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp garlic powder

$12.51for 430 minServes 4

Seasoned tilapia cooks in a skillet, then fills warm corn tortillas with cabbage, avocado, herbs, cheese, and creamy lime sauce.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Juice, 1.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.05Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	White fish (tilapia, 1 lb$6.99/lb typical	1 lb	$6.99Typical price
	Tortillas, 8$0.30 each typical	8	$2.40Typical price
	Cabbage, 0.45 lb$0.79/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.35Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
	Swiss, 0.75 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.27Typical price
	Sour cream, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.51

Swaps

Swap white fish (tilapia for salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.13 per serving$12.51 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground paprika
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb tilapia
8 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
1 avocado
3 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
1/3 cup cotija cheese (optional)
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Steps

Whisk the oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Coat the tilapia with the mixture and rest it for 10 minutes.
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it flakes easily.
Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Warm the tortillas in the skillet for 30 seconds per side, then fill them with fish, cabbage, avocado, cilantro, cotija, and sauce.

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with white fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) on sale.