Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Health score
13%
Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo
25 min.
12
143kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a vibrant and delicious dish? Look no further than these Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo! Perfectly cooked firm white fish, seasoned to perfection, is nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a fresh, zesty pico de gallo. This recipe is not only quick and easy, taking just 25 minutes to prepare, but it also serves a crowd, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

Imagine the delightful combination of flavors as you bite into these tacos—the flaky fish, the crunch of fresh vegetables, and the creamy texture of sour cream or avocado, if you choose to add them. With only 143 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. The balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes this dish a nutritious option that will satisfy your cravings.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The use of fresh ingredients and simple techniques ensures that you can whip up a delicious meal in no time. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to enjoy a taste of the coast with these irresistible Fish Tacos!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb fish fillet white red firm cut into 1-inch pieces (halibut, cod, snapper)
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 8.2 oz flour tortilla warmed soft for tacos and fajitas (10 count
  • 0.5 cup pico de gallo 
  • serving cream sour chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Brush fish fillets with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil; sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.
  3. Add fish fillets; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  4. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  5. Spoon fish onto each tortilla; top with pico de gallo.
  6. Roll up tortillas.
  7. Serve with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Calories143kcal
Protein36.41%
Fat31.88%
Carbs31.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.42
Glycemic Load
3.08
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.5495652737825%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:142.73kcal
7.14%
Fat:5.09g
7.82%
Saturated Fat:1.32g
8.28%
Carbohydrates:11.38g
3.79%
Net Carbohydrates:10.66g
3.88%
Sugar:1.71g
1.9%
Cholesterol:28.94mg
9.65%
Sodium:336.15mg
14.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.07g
26.15%
Selenium:28.14µg
40.2%
Vitamin B3:3.08mg
15.42%
Vitamin B12:0.9µg
14.97%
Phosphorus:138.92mg
13.89%
Vitamin D:1.76µg
11.72%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.24%
Folate:32.42µg
8.1%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.83%
Iron:1.16mg
6.45%
Potassium:204.85mg
5.85%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.59%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.5%
Magnesium:20.63mg
5.16%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.84%
Calcium:37.84mg
3.78%
Vitamin K:3.69µg
3.52%
Copper:0.07mg
3.34%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.18%
Fiber:0.72g
2.9%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.06%
Vitamin C:1.68mg
2.04%
Vitamin A:53.11IU
1.06%