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Lemon Pepper Fish Tacos

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 25, 2022
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A favorite in beach towns, fish tacos make a quick and tasty meal. Psst! The secret to these crispy crunchy tacos is the lemon pepper panko bread crumbs.

Lemon Pepper Fish Tacos

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 5
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

Fish

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup Progresso™ lemon pepper panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1 lb white fish fillets (such as tilapia or catfish)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Tacos

  • 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count)
  • 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded, diced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped, if desired
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 small lemon, cut into wedges
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In shallow dish, place flour. In another shallow dish, beat egg and water. In another shallow dish, place bread crumbs. Coat fish with flour. Dip into egg mixture; coat well with bread crumbs.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fish; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Cut into 30 bite-size pieces.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, heat tortillas as directed on package. In medium bowl, mix avocado, tomato and lemon juice. Stir in cilantro and jalapeño chile.
  • Step 
    4
    Fill tortillas with fish, avocado mixture and lettuce. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

470 Calories
20g Total Fat
25g Protein
46g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Tacos
Calories
470
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
810mg
34%
Potassium
490mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
15%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
2g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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