Fish tacos take a tropical turn with these Citrus Fish Tacos that are topped with a fruity, tropical salsa.
Serve these tacos up with some Tropical Fruit Salad and Cilantro Lime Rice for the perfect, fresh dinner.
Mother nature has been taunting us. The weather was really nice for a couple of weeks. We turned off the heater, opened up the windows. My husband got busy taking care of the lawn. We dreamed of short sleeves and flip flops and nights out on the bbq.
But of course, it was short-lived. I do live in Utah, after all. The cold has returned, and it looks as though winter is returning. Just minutes north of us, there was new snow on the ground yesterday. Luckily we only saw rain, but the wind was howling and I found myself reaching for an extra blanket to cover up with. This time of year, all you want is for spring to come, but mother nature seems to think that it is fun to change the seasons back and forth.
Since I have no control over what is happening outside, I have to take control inside and bring a little bit of sunshine to the dinner table. And you can’t help but think sunshine when you look at these tacos. Not only do they taste like summertime, but they will also help you to shred that extra winter weight. It’s a win/win!!
Hopefully spring will actually stick around here pretty soon, but in the meantime, I won’t mind cuddling up with a plateful of these tacos!
More Recipes with a Tropical Twist
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Tropical Guacamole
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Citrus Fish Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments cut in half
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons taco seasoning divided
- 3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate divided
- 3 tablespoons lime juice divided
- 1 jalapeño pepper seed and ribs removed, finely chopped
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs firm white fish such as halibut, tilapia or cod, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
- shredded lettuce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the pineapple, mandarin oranges, 2 teaspoons of the taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon of the orange juice concentrate, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and the jalapeño pepper. Mix to combine, then cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Place the fish in an ungreased 2 quart baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Pour the mixture over the fish, then cover with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, or until fish flakes easily.
- Place some of the fish down the center of each tortilla, then top with some of the salsa and shredded lettuce to serve.
Chels R. says
These look great! I can’t wait to try them-Pinned!
Nicole says
Pretty pictures. I want tacos now!
Shikha @ Shikha la mode says
I’m hoping for spring soon too!
Emily says
The photo and recipe look delish!
Cassie says
I have been on a total fish taco binge lately. The citrus in these is making me drool!
Joanne says
I am definitely into eating summer food right now! It’s the only thing getting me through this last cold spell. These tacos look great!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love fish tacos and your citrus salsa is a great topper idea!
Meg @ The Housewife In Training Files says
How refreshing for spring! I have been obsessed with fish tacos lately so I will have to add these into my rotation very soon! It is only necessary to help spring stick around!
sue/the view from great island says
Life doesn’t get any better than having fish tacos with fruity salsa for dinner, this looks awesome!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
Our weather has been out of control here too! In the 70s one weekend, then snowing (which is CRAZY in Georgia in March) two days later! These citrus tacos take me straight to warm weather though! They sound awesome! I love a little sweet fruit on fish tacos!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
The weather over here on the east coast is being just as funky, Deborah! I love love love fish tacos – and good call on bringing warm weather INSIDE!
Chelsea @ Gal on a Mission says
We have been having horrible weather here as well. Winter needs to just move on! Yesterday we had some snow and today it is supposed to be 66 degrees – woohoo!
By the way, these look incredible! Pinned. 🙂
Chloe @ foodlikecake says
Yum! I love the sauce on these, and I love fish tacos.