Fish tacos with skinny chipotle sauce are the perfect quick, light meal. Low in fat and calories and very flavorful.
I’m a huge fan of seafood, especially fish tacos. They are one of my favorite go to meals when it comes to Taco Tuesday! These fish tacos with skinny chipotle sauce are a must try. They are really easy to make too. Most of the time will be spent prepping, but it won’t take too long to assemble these tacos.
What is tilapia fish?
Tilapia is a freshwater, plant-eating, white fish that is mild in flavor. Currently, it is in the top 5 most consumed fish in the United States. Tilapia is an inexpensive and easy to prepare and cook.
What are the benefits of eating tilapia fish?
Tilapia is low in fat and a good source of protein. It has 26 grams of protein and only 128 calories in about 3.5 oz. Tilapia is rich in niacin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium and potassium.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Healthy fish cooked in minimal oil
- Healthier chipotle sauce made with Greek yogurt
- Perfect for taco Tuesday
Ingredients
What you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Olive oil
- Tilapia fish
- Salt and Pepper
- White corn tortillas
- Red onion
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Limes
- Greek yogurt
- Chipotles in adobo sauce
How to make this recipe
1 – Season the fish with salt and pepper.
2 – Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tilapia in the oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.
The chipotle sauce is my favorite topping for these tacos. It’s delicious and really dresses up the tacos with so much flavor. It’s also made using healthier ingredients.
3 – Add the Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers, lime and cilantro to a food processor and blend until everything is blended well together.
4 – Place the fish into the corn tortillas first, then add toppings. Finishing it off with a drizzle of the chipotle sauce.
I like to use a taco stand when assembling, so the tortillas stay in a taco shape, but laying the tortilla flat on a plate works too.
What toppings go well on fish tacos?
Pico de Gallo, cilantro, lettuce, corn, sour cream, avocado and tomato are popular toppings for fish tacos.
How do I store my leftover fish tacos?
Store the fish separate from the the sauce. It’s best to eat fish the day it’s cooked, but it can be placed in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to warm up the fish to eat again, place the fish in a single layer on a cookie sheet and broil on high for 3 to 4 minutes.
Place sauce in a separate airtight container or zip top bag and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Calories per serving (2 tacos): 220
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Fish Tacos with Skinny Chipotle Sauce
Ingredients
For Tacos
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb tilapia fish
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 white corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 small limes, sliced in wedges
For Chipotle Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp sauce from can of chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1/2 chipotle chile, diced from can of chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
For Tacos
- Season both sides of each tilapia fillet with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tilapia in the hot oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes per side.
- Place tortillas in a taco stand, or on a plate. Divide the fish into eight portions and place on tortillas. Top evenly with onion, cilantro and avocado. Place lime on the side for fresh squeezed lime flavor.
For Chipotle Sauce
- Add all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Process or blend until smooth.
- Top each taco with approximately 1 tbsp chipotle sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Warming tortillas will prevent them from ripping. Place tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds before assembling tacos.Â
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
Other seafood recipes you’ll love
Oven Baked Cilantro Lime Salmon
Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Avocado Salad
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Enjoy!
Shrimp tacos are the biggest hit in our house. I never thought to use Tilapia (which we always have in!) I love the chipotle sauce in this – I am going to put them in the meal plan for the week!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them! 🙂
I have made something pretty similar today for lunch but using salmon and will definitely have to make this with tilapia ( I love it) and this chipotle sauce. It looks and sounds delicious.
Thanks! 🙂
I love how you made the chipotle sauce lighter. Everything here looks like a really simple and delicious weeknight meal!
Thanks! They are simple and delicious. 🙂
I love love love fish tacos and this chipotle sauce sounds like a great addition. I already use yogurt as a sub for sour cream since it is something I always have on hand so this is a great way to make it more special!
Thanks! Greek yogurt makes such a great base for sauces.
That skinny chipotle sauce caught my eyes. So making this tonight. Thank you.
Thanks, Sophie! I hope you enjoy.
What a perfect timing. My daughter wanted tacos for dinner tonight and here I find a fantastic recipe. I am absolutely making this.
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy. 🙂
Whenever I go out to eat, I ALWAYS order the fish tacos!! But for some reason, I have never made it myself! This looks too good NOT to make!
Thanks! I love ordering them when I go out too, but also really easy to make at home. 🙂
I love fish tacos! The skinny chipotle sauce sounds brilliant. I think adobo chilis pack such a great spice and flavor punch so I’m positive I would gobble these up!
Thanks! The chipotle sauce takes these tacos to the next level, for sure.
That chipotle sauce is the best! It’s the perfect complement to these fish tacos. This fish taco recipe is definitely going on my Taco Tuesday rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Amanda! I hope you enjoy! 🙂
We love fish tacos at our house because they are so light but also filling. I can’t wait to try your chipotle sauce for taco Tuesday.
Thanks! I hope you enjoy. 🙂
Chipotle sauce adds the necessary kick to the dish and this fish tacos with the sauce looks absolutely yum. I am sure my kids would love it.
I agree. It makes the flavor of the tacos pop! 🙂
You know I don’t make enough fish tacos, and it’s a shame because I LOVE them! Using greek yogurt in a chipotle sauce is a great idea, you’ve inspired me to make some fish tacos soon!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them! 🙂
We love chipotle. The fish tacos with chipotle sauce looks delicious and inviting. Will be trying this weekend.
Thanks, Lathiya. I hope you enjoy. 🙂
It’s been such a long time since I had fish tacos! And I have some tilapia in the freezer, so I think I need to make these tacos some time this weekend!
I hope you enjoy, Leanne. 🙂
I am currently on a fish taco kick and these look amazing! I love the chipotle sauce is low fat! Need a little more of that in my life 😉
Fish tacos are awesome! 🙂
The chipotle sauce is so delicious! I love how it’s made with greek yogurt.
Thanks! 🙂
These tacos look delicious!
Thank you! 🙂
I love the section where you talk about tilapia benefits – so insightful! Definitely the tacos everyone would love over a small party. Can’t wait to try them!
Thanks! 🙂