Fish Tacos in Lettuce "Shells"

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Baked tilapia, flaked and placed in romaine lettuce leaves with tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado salsa verde.

Submitted by SlimCookins

Updated on April 8, 2021

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

12 tacos

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 romaine lettuce leaves
½ avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
¼ onion, minced
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Combine Cajun seasoning, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle on each side of tilapia fillets, covering evenly; cover each side with lemon juice. Place fillets on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
Shred tilapia; place equal portions in each romaine leaf.
Blend avocado, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and water together in a blender to make the avocado salsa verde. Stir in cilantro.
Top prepared tacos with salsa verde and cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179	Calories
6g	Fat
8g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 41mg	14%
Sodium 659mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 25g	49%
Vitamin C 25mg	28%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 821mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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