Fish tacos are my absolute favorite, and this recipe is the best!
A recipe you will definitley want on your menu, the Dine & Dish Menu Plan for the week.
I am obsessed, with a capital “O”, with fish tacos lately. I just can’t get enough of them… so much that they’ve made a weekly appearance on our table for the past several weeks. I’ve made fish tacos before, but those tacos contained fried fish. Now, my favorite form of fish tacos is with thick cuts of white fish, cheese, cabbage and tomatoes, all with a douse of Marzetti Simply Dressed Balsamic Dressing. Oh dear me… these fish tacos are my new “I need dinner on the table in 15 minutes” meal. So fresh and so good…if you haven’t made fish tacos at home, I beg of you to give these a chance. Once you enjoy fish tacos for the first time, I think Taco Tuesday might start having a whole new meaning at your house!
Our menu for this week is full of classic winter dishes. We had over a foot of snow dumped on us this past week and we’re supposed to get at least that much again tomorrow. We’re hunkering down, staying warm, and filling our bellies with comfort foods.
- Sunday: Balsamic Fish Tacos (recipe below)
- Monday: Chicken and Noodle soup with homemade egg noodles
- Tuesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Wednesday: Crockpot Roast with carrots and potatoes
- Thursday: Roasted Pork Sandwiches from The Lemon Bowl
- Friday: Black Bean and Cheese Quesadilla from TidyMom (I’m gone on a girls blogging retreat weekend so dad’s on his own!)
- Saturday: Beer Bratwurst and Onions from Foodie Crush
Balsamic Fish Tacos
A quick and easy fish taco recipe, utilizing Marzetti SImply Dressed Balsamic Salad Dressing for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 4 Tilapia Fillets cut into 1 inch pieces (you may substitute any other firm, white fish)
- 2 Tablespoons Zatarains Creole Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 head red cabbage coarsely chopped
- 3 green onions diced
- 1/2 cup Marzetti Simply Dressed Balsamic Salad Dressing
- 1 large tomato seeded and diced
- 2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 6 small tortillas warmed
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat, until butter is melted.
- Toss Tilapia fillet pieces with Creole seasoning.
- Add to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with salt.
- While fish is cooking, toss chopped cabbage and onion with Marzetti Simply Dressed Balsamic Salad Dressing. Once combined, add to the skillet with the fish and continue stirring over medium heat until cabbage becomes tender and fish is completely cooked through (approximately 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat.
- Assemble the tortillas with shredded cheese, fish and cabbage mixture, and topped with diced tomatoes. Drizzle with additional Marzetti Simply Dressed Balsamic Salad Dressing, if desired.
Balsamic Fish Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 4 Tilapia Fillets cut into 1 inch pieces (you may substitute any other firm, white fish)
- 2 Tablespoons Zatarains Creole Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 head red cabbage coarsely chopped
- 3 green onions diced
- 1/2 cup Marzetti Simply Dressed Balsamic Salad Dressing
- 1 large tomato seeded and diced
- 2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 6 small tortillas warmed
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat, until butter is melted.
- Toss Tilapia fillet pieces with Creole seasoning.
- Add to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with salt.
- While fish is cooking, toss chopped cabbage and onion with Marzetti Simply Dressed Balsamic Salad Dressing. Once combined, add to the skillet with the fish and continue stirring over medium heat until cabbage becomes tender and fish is completely cooked through (approximately 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat.
- Assemble the tortillas with shredded cheese, fish and cabbage mixture, and topped with diced tomatoes. Drizzle with additional Marzetti Simply Dressed Balsamic Salad Dressing, if desired.
I am happy to be partnering with Marzetti Simply Dressed to bring you this recipe and post. They are providing the giveaway items. All opinions expressed are my own.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
I adore fish tacos and order them all the time!! I must admit – I usually only make them at home during grilling season but I’m loving this balsamic variation. Thanks for including my pork sandwiches in your meal plan – I hope everyone loves them!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
LOVE fish tacos. Your photos are gorgeous too!!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Fish tacos are the BEST!!! This recipe sounds like a fabulous one — love the idea of the balsamic!
Beautiful photos!
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
I love fish tacos but I never make them, and that frying business is a big part of it. These I will have to try…the balsamic is a big plus!
Bev @ Bev Cooks says
Fish tacos make me soooo weakaaaaaa. And I love it.
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Balsamic Fish TACOS? Heck yeah! I could eat these once a week…
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
I love me some fish tacos – fried or grilled suits me just fine!
Amanda says
These are calling my name… now just to find some good fresh fish in the middle of winter in MN. 😉
Oliver Denton says
Anything with the word ‘balsamic’ in is fine by me, and these tacos look super. Grilled fish is my preference!
Shaina says
I love the twist here. Fish tacos are some of my favorites mostly because of all the different spice blends and sauces that get added. I’m a condiment girl, what can I say?
Wishbonesx says
Great recipe to try!!!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
MMM balsamic makes everything better!
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
Those fish tacos sound absolutely incredible. Must make!
Karly says
Eek! I’m obsessed with fish tacos too! I just adore them!
I’ve only ever had the deep fried version. I’ll be trying this for sure!
JanetFCTC says
I have been craving fish tacos for a while now. Glad I’m in the middle of making out my grocery list cause the ingredients for this WILL be added!
Darci says
Yummy! Just pinned this and plan on making these this week!!!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Mmm – now I’m dying for fish tacos! I always have them in San Diego, but in Washington, they don’t even compare. Definitely need to make these to satisfy the craving. Yummy!
Liren says
I LOVE fish tacos but for some reason never make them at home. Now I’m scratching my head and wondering why! I will definitely try this 🙂
Erika @ The Hopeless Housewife says
Fish tacos are my favorite!
carrian says
That dressing sounds amazing!!! And let’s talk about your giveaway boxy thingy ma bobber. Did I miss something? I love it!!1 Do tell!!
Kristen says
Hi Carrian – It’s Promo Simple https://promosimple.com/ 🙂
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
Fish tacos are always delicious – and drizzled with balsamic, well this is a HOME RUN!
Kim - Liv Life says
Not only am I envious that you do such an awesome meal plan, I love these tacos!! We have tacos several times a month, but I’m loving the balsamic on this version. Totally going on my virtual list!! Well… I the tacos will be made for sure, I just need to make a real plan.
Naomi says
K, those look amazing. I’ve been slowly easing my children into loving fish tacos … but I think these might just do it!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
I used to be the same way! I loved only deep fried crunchy fish tacos now all I need is a good flaky, well-seasoned fish and I am good to go! I can’t wait to try this! I just bought Tilapia too!
Alaine says
I would love to try this in tacos 🙂
vanillasugarblog says
I just printed this.
I mean, how can you not print this one out?
Seriously creative Ms Kristen!
Shawn @ I Wash...You Dry says
This recipe sounds fantastic, and I definitely need to add it to my menu! I love using salad dressings as a marinade for steaks and chicken too!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
These look so quick, easy, and delicious! My whole family loves anything with balsamic in it, these would definitely be a hit!
Amy Allen Clark says
These tacos look delicious! I can’t wait to add these to our menu planner!!
Julie says
I use in marinating for chicken
use it tin tacos
Wishbonesx says
Recipe sounds wonderful!!!!
Kathy says
These look awesome! I’m sure my family would love these!
Vijay @ NoshOnIt says
Love fish tacos and it looks like the balsamic created a really nice glaze on the fish! I just found a little hole in the wall that sells the BEST homemade tortillas here in philly so what better way to use them than a fish taco!
Debra says
I made this tonight and had some issues :(. My fish got mushy and my cabbage never really got soft, but more of a rubber texture. And, the red cabbage gave the fish a pinkish tint, which made it look undercooked. Even though the fish was good, the pink appearance and rubbery cabbage were not a good combo. What did I do wrong?