Dinner for 4
Fish Tacos with white fish (tilapia
$12.96for 430 minServes 4
Seasoned tilapia cooks in a skillet, then fills warm corn tortillas with cabbage, avocado, herbs, cheese, and creamy lime sauce.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $6.99Typical price |
 | Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.35Typical price |
 | Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
 | Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.96 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$3.24 per serving$12.96 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb tilapia
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 avocado
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Steps
- Whisk the oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Coat the tilapia with the mixture and rest it for 10 minutes.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it flakes easily.
- Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Warm the tortillas in the skillet for 30 seconds per side, then fill them with fish, cabbage, avocado, cilantro, cotija, and sauce.
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