Hello, my name is Maria and I love making fusion recipes, and this one... let me tell you, it has been on repeat (three times this week!). It's just a combination of flavors that it makes it so irresistible, easy to make and great to make any time of the day!
There's something about Asian and Mexican flavors that it just so special and delicious, I decided to incorporate them in this taco recipe! This will make a great healthy and fun recipe for you to make for your family, picky eaters? Give this a try!
About these Tamarind Tilapia Tacos with Peanut Butter Sauce:
This is extremely easy to make and extremely flavorful! The ingredients are simple and short, and the process of making these is just as minimal and easy, you'll be surprised... your guests and their tastebuds! This recipe is perfect no matter the occasion but I wanted to add a little fun twist by using some peanut butter sauce with a combination of tamarind tilapia.
This tamarind tilapia tacos with peanut butter sauce recipe is made with all high in protein, fiber, and gluten-free ingredients that will please your tastebuds in every bite. The perfect idea for lunch, dinner and why not? Even breakfast!
What's in these Tamarind Tilapia Tacos with Peanut Butter Sauce?
As I mentioned earlier, peanut butter, sriracha sauce, coconut aminos, ginger, sesame seeds and of course, tamarind concentrate and tilapia which is super versatile and made with just simple ingredients, perfect for your lunch or dinner recipes, this one for sure!
The seasonings included in this recipe are real salt, black pepper and garlic powder, for topping some coconut aminos and red pepper flakes.
As a nutritionist I know that healthy eating should be sustainable and convenient without sacrificing any taste. For this recipe I used some tilapia but you can also use cook this with tilapia or salmon.
More savory recipes you like this:
Overall, these are the ingredients needed for these Tuna & Kimchi Tacos:
Tilapia
Ginger
Sriracha Sauce
Red Pepper Flakes
Coconut Aminos
Kosher Salt
Garlic
Black Pepper
Peanut Butter Powder
Tamarind Concentrate
Plantain Tortillas
Lime
This were great as a dinner or lunch, this healthy recipe is a keeper so save for later! Remember to keep ingredients wholesome and pick wisely!
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Nutritional Benefits From This Recipe:
B vitamins and protein from the tilapia of course! Along with some iodine, calcium and a good dose of zinc, magnesium and B vitamins from the tamarind... since we are using all wholesome ingredients this is a great recipe to make.
And for spices, adding real salt, pepper and garlic really amps up any taste and aroma to the recipes; a must and another sneaky way to get some micronutrients such as minerals from the sea salt.
The full instructions and ingredient list is listed below. This is just a super easy and flavorful recipe for you to enjoy and your body will love; source of fiber, nutrients and flavor!
Overall this recipe is:
Gluten-Free
Low-Fat
High-Protein
Quick and Easy
Meal Prep Friendly
Delicious!
The end result
This are easy to make, moist, flavorful and so addicting! I'm obsessed, and since I have always been a fan of easy recipes with the kick of peanut butter sauce and the tamarind, this recipe is definitely a winner!
Seriously could eat this tamarind tilapia taco recipe recipe any day... simply amazing.
I enjoyed mine for dinner or lunch, alone and by the forkful in a big bowl on the side of some extra vegetables. But even I enjoyed it alone, the flavor is just so good that I made this recipe a couple of times already. A recipe worth making again no matter the season, perfect to share with your friends and family!
Not boring or complicated! This are a great lunch for kids and grown ups. Pro tip: Prepare these for meal prep and enjoy a nutrient dense meal all week long with different additions; tostadas, tortillas, crackers, etc...
This is a great recipe that your family or friends will love! Easy to prepare and super fresh, great for a brunch, lunch and even a dinner. This recipe is made to enjoy in the most effortless and most delicious way ever, I mean... only simple ingredients!
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With love,
María
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Tamarind Tilapia Tacos with Peanut Butter Sauce
By María Fernanda López
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 pieces of tilapia
1 lime
1 tbsp of tamarind concentrate
1/8 tsp of pink salt
1 tsp of garlic
1/8 tsp of black pepper
1 tbsp of sesame seeds
Peanut Butter Sauce
2 tbsp of peanut butter powder
1 tbsp of water
1 lime
1 tbsp of coconut aminos
1/4 tsp of ginger
1 tbsp of sriracha sauce
1/8 tsp of pink salt
1 tsp of garlic
1/8 tsp of black pepper
To Serve
Chopped cilantro
4-6 plantain tortillas (used Onana Foods)
Instructions
Season the tilapia with all the seasonings.
Air fry for 17 minutes at 355F.
Mix all the ingredients for the peanut butter sauce
Heat the tortillas in a skillet until soft (about 1 minute each side un low heat).
Serve tortillas with tilapia, peanut butter sauce and cilantro...enjoy!
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