Tilapia Fish Nachos
These nachos bring together spicy blackened tilapia, sweet corn salsa and layers of melty cheese over crispy tortilla chips. They’re bold, fast to make and ideal for sharing. Finish with a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of sour cream for maximum flavor.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds tilapia filets
- 16 Ounces tortilla chips
- 1/2 Cup corn
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 jalapenos sliced
- 2 Cup Chihuahua cheese
- 1/2 Cup Cotija cheese
To Serve
- sour cream
- 1 Cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 Bunch cilantro fresh, chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges
For the Blackened Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 Teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 Teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 Teaspoon chili powder or to taste
- 1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven broiler on high.
- Add all blackened seasoning ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Season both sides of tilapia filets generously with the seasoning.
- Heat a skillet with a tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Add tilapia filets to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side. Shred fish in the pan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Dice tomatoes and red onion and add to a mixing bowl with the corn. Juice the limes into the bowl, and add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste if desired. Stir to combine.
- Slice jalapenos thin. Remove the seeds for less heat.
- Arrange a layer of tortilla chips over a sheet pan. Sprinkle Chihuahua cheese, jalapenos, corn salsa, and fish over the tortillas. Continue to layer chips, cheese, jalapenos, corn salsa, and fish onto the sheet pan. Top with Cojita cheese.
- Place sheet pan under the broiler and cook for 7 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Top with red cabbage, cilantro, and cojita cheese. Drizzle with sour cream.
Notes
Don’t overbake: Keep an eye under the broiler so the chips don’t burn.
Use fresh lime juice: Bottled won’t give the same zing.
Double-layer smartly: Spread toppings evenly between layers for balanced bites.
Use fresh lime juice: Bottled won’t give the same zing.
Double-layer smartly: Spread toppings evenly between layers for balanced bites.
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 856IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 2mg
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