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Tilapia Tacos (Gluten-Free)

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Tilapia Tacos (Gluten-Free)

Recipe by Summit Natural Health CentreCourse: MainDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 4-6 ounces tilapia fillets

  • cayenne pepper to taste

  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced

  • 2 scallions, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro

  • 4 bibb or butter lettuce leaves

  • 1 small avocado, thinly sliced

Directions

  • Season tilapia with cayenne pepper, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium flame. Add pepper and scallions. Sauté for three minutes. Toss in garlic and continue cooking for one minute.
  • Move veggies to sides of pan, making room for fish in the center. Add fish to pan and cook for four minutes, turning at the halfway point.
  • Remove fish from pan and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cover with veggies and sprinkle with cilantro. Carefully scoop into lettuce leaves and top with avocado slices.