--- title: "Meatless Friday: Tilapia Nachos" description: "For your Meatless Friday on a hot summer day: delicious and easy tilapia nachos from Karen Ullo." image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/meatless-friday-p-1024x512.jpg ---                                           [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2018/07/27/meatless-friday-tilapia-nachos/#) [MEATLESS FRIDAY](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday) # Meatless Friday: Tilapia Nachos Jul 27, 2018 12:30:12 PM  |  by [Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/karen-ullo) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/meatless-friday-p-1024x512.jpg) This recipe has been a favorite in our house for years. It’s very easy to prepare, and also easy to double for dinner parties. ![Tilapia-Nachos-ULLO](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Tilapia-Nachos-ULLO.jpg?width=800&name=Tilapia-Nachos-ULLO.jpg) ### TILAPIA NACHOS 2-3 large tilapia fillets, cut in half long ways, then into 1-inch pieces 5-6 colorful sweet pepper, cut into rings, **or** ½ of each of red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, chopped 8.5 oz. can of corn, drained Juice of 1 or 2 limes 1 tsp. or more lime zest (optional) 2 tbs. olive oil or avocado oil ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. crushed red pepper ½ tsp. chili powder ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ¾ cup shredded Mexican style cheese (this one was cheddar, Colby jack, and queso fresco) 1 bag blue corn tortilla chips Fresh pico de gallo (You can either buy it pre-made from the produce case or [make your own](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/pico-de-gallo-recipe-2122359)) My secret: heat the chips in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Take them out just before serving. Heat the oil in a large skillet, then add tilapia, peppers, corn, salt, crushed red pepper, chili powder, lime juice, and lime zest. Sautée until the fish flakes apart, creating something you could use as a dip. Add the cilantro. Turn off the heat and top with the cheese. Cover to allow the cheese to melt. Serve over the chips. Garnish with pico de gallo and more lime zest, if desired. Enjoy! ### **[What's cooking? Find all our Meatless Friday featured recipes here](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday).** --- *Copyright 2018 Karen Ullo* ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F07%2F27%2Fmeatless-friday-tilapia-nachos%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F07%2F27%2Fmeatless-friday-tilapia-nachos%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F07%2F27%2Fmeatless-friday-tilapia-nachos%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Meatless%20Friday%3A%20Tilapia%20Nachos) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F07%2F27%2Fmeatless-friday-tilapia-nachos%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2018%2F07%2F27%2Fmeatless-friday-tilapia-nachos%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/Contriubutors/KAREN%20ULLO.png) ### [Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/karen-ullo) Karen Ullo is the multi-award-winning author of *Jennifer the Damned, Cinder Allia,* and *To Crown with Liberty*. She’s also the editorial director of [Chrism Press](http://www.chrismpress.com), wife, mom of two boys, and a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 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