Cajun Spiced Tilapia Tacos
Cajun Spiced Tilapia Tacos is a easy Tex-Mex recipe that serves 4. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by easymidweekmeals on YouTube.
Prep: 13 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 38 min
Cost: $9.00 total, $2.25 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Tilapia Fillets (skinless, boneless, cut into 4 equal pieces)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (lightly oil the baking dish)
- 1 large Lime (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (or fire dust, thickly applied)
Instructions
Preheat Broiler
Set the oven to broil and preheat to 400°F. Let it heat while you prepare the fish.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 400°F
Oil the Baking Dish
Lightly drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil into a shallow baking dish and swirl to coat the bottom.
Time: PT2M
Arrange Tilapia
Place the tilapia fillets in a single layer in the oiled dish. Pat them gently with a paper towel if they are wet.
Time: PT2M
Add Lime Flavor
Squeeze the juice of the lime over the fish and grate a little of the zest on top for extra aroma.
Time: PT1M
Season Generously
Sprinkle 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or fire dust) over the fillets, covering them thickly.
Time: PT1M
Broil the Fish
Place the dish on the preheated rack and broil for about 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the edges are lightly browned.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 400°F
Rest and Flake
Remove the dish from the oven, let the fish rest for 2 minutes, then gently flake it into bite‑size pieces ready for tacos.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, Keto
Allergens: Fish, Citrus
Last updated: April 19, 2026





