Dinner for 7
Fish Tacos (24 servings)
Spiced tilapia bakes until flaky, then goes into warm corn tortillas with cabbage, avocado, cheese, and creamy lime sauce.
$15.24for 4 servings
$3.81 per serving$15.24 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings (the source says 24, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 24 | $7.20Typical price |
| White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $10.48Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $0.59Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 2 | $2.58Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $26.66 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Hot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 24 small white corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 lb tilapia
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 small purple cabbage
- 2 avocado
- 2 roma tomatoes (optional)
- 1/2 diced red onion
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 4 oz 1 cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime cut into 8 wedges to serve
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with the tilapia.
- Season the fish with cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Bake the fish for 12 to 15 minutes, until it flakes easily.
- Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and sriracha in a bowl.
- Slice the cabbage, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro while the fish cooks.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet and warm the tortillas in batches for 30 seconds per side.
- Fill the tortillas with fish, vegetables, cheese, sauce, and lime wedges.
Swaps
- White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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