How to Make Swai Fish Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Swai fish tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. Swai fish is a mild-tasting, flaky white fish that's a great alternative to more expensive varieties like cod or halibut. When paired with fresh ingredients and a tangy slaw, swai fish tacos are the perfect combination of flavors and textures.

One of the best things about swai fish tacos is that they can be customized to suit your tastes. Whether you prefe...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets swai fish, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic in hot oil until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a plate and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same pan. Cook swai in hot oil, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper; cook and stir until fish is opaque in the center, 1 to 2 minutes. Return vegetables to the pan and cook until heated through.
  • Divide fish and vegetables between tortillas. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Nutrition

    517 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 521mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 314mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 692mg