Tilapia Fillet Fiesta: 3-Day Baja Bliss

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3-day slide meal plan · Protein: tilapia fillet

Days: 3 Protein: tilapia fillet Budget:

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Baja with this tilapia-centered meal plan, perfect for a high-protein, low-carb pescatarian delight.

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Day 1: Grilled Tilapia Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

Ingredients

Fish

  • 3 tilapia fillets

Produce

  • 2 limes

  • 1/2 bunch cilantro

  • 1/2 head cabbage, shredded

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • 1/2 red onion, sliced

  • 1 jalapeño, diced

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup crema

Pantry

  • 9 corn tortillas

Spices

  • 1/2 tbsp cumin

  • salt

  • pepper

Condiments

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Reserve 3 fillets of tilapia for tomorrow. Marinate remaining fillets in lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and minced garlic for 15 minutes.

  2. Grill tilapia over medium heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

  3. Mix crema with chopped cilantro and juice of 1 lime. Set aside.

  4. Warm tortillas on a griddle.

  5. Assemble tacos with grilled tilapia, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño, cabbage, and drizzle with cilantro lime crema.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve half of the crema and some shredded cabbage for tomorrow.


Day 2: Tilapia and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

Fish

  • 3 tilapia fillets

Produce

  • 1 lime

  • 1/2 bunch cilantro

  • 1/2 head cabbage, shredded

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • 1/2 red onion, diced

Canned

  • 1 can black beans, drained

Spices

  • 1/2 tbsp cumin

  • salt

  • pepper

Condiments

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Reserve 1 fillet of tilapia for tomorrow. Marinate remaining tilapia in lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and minced garlic for 15 minutes.

  2. Grill tilapia until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

  3. Mix black beans with diced avocado, tomato, onion, and reserved cilantro lime crema.

  4. Serve grilled tilapia on top of the black bean salad, garnished with reserved shredded cabbage and cilantro.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve some of the black bean salad for tomorrow.


Day 3: Crispy Tilapia and Black Bean Tostadas

Ingredients

Fish

  • 1 tilapia fillet

Produce

  • 1 lime

  • 1/4 bunch cilantro

  • 1 avocado, sliced

Canned

  • reserved black bean salad

Bakery

  • 9 corn tortillas

Spices

  • salt

  • pepper

Condiments

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Cut tilapia into strips, season with salt and pepper.

  2. Fry tortillas in olive oil until crispy.

  3. Sauté tilapia strips in olive oil until crispy.

  4. Top each tostada with black bean salad, crispy tilapia, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime.

Cook’s Notes:

Use up all remaining ingredients for a satisfying finish.


Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

  • tilapia fillet — 6 fillets

  • lime — 5

  • cilantro — 1 bunch

  • cabbage — 1 head

  • crema — 1 cup

  • corn tortillas — 18

  • avocado — 3

  • tomato — 4

  • red onion — 2

  • jalapeño — 2

  • olive oil — 1 cup

  • garlic — 6 cloves

  • black beans — 2 cans

  • cumin — 1 tbsp

  • salt — to taste

  • pepper — to taste


Final Notes

Enjoy a delicious Baja twist on your weekly dinners with these easy, flavorful tilapia recipes.

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