Ancho Chili Citrus Fish Burritos

These Ancho Chili Citrus Fish Burritos have been on serious rotation in our house for the past few weeks. As I mentioned earlier this week, I have been all about the quick and easy dinners the last few weeks with a hectic work schedule and these burritos have been saving dinner.

I love the combination of the spicy ancho chili powder and bright citrus to bring a lot of flavor to the tilapia, which sometimes can lack flavor on its own. Then paired with black beans, crunchy cabbage, tomatoes, corn, and creamy avocado all wrapped in a tortilla or low carb wrap - it makes one delicious and healthy dinner.

For even faster prep since we all know sometimes dinner time gets crazy, you could cook the fish and prep all the fixings during the week and then just assemble the burritos that night.

These can also be made with shrimp, chicken, or even tofu depending on your family's preferences. And you can play with the amount of chili powder depending on how spicy you like things.

What's the best fish for a burrito?

Generally speaking, most fish burritos use white fish. This could be tilapia, snapper, cod, or mahi-mahi. When making fish burritos at home, I recommend choosing an affordable fish that's light and flaky.

Since the burrito has so many other flavors, it really isn't necessary to use an expensive fish since the flavor will be somewhat covered by veggies, salsa, avocado, and other fillings. 

Fresh or frozen fish will work as well. Just defrost frozen fish before cooking it so that it cooks evenly and doesn't get rubbery on the outside. 

If you prefer fried fish in your burritos, feel free to swap in frozen fish filets, fish sticks, or this homemade Baked Crispy Fish. 

What are the best fillings for a fish burrito?

With fish burritos, it is important to make sure you can still taste the fish, so choose toppings and salsas that won't overpower the delicate dish. Here are some favorite fillings:

• Black beans: Black beans are mild and the perfect complement to fish. Simply drain some canned beans or make your own black beans at home. 
• Greens or slaw: For crunch and freshness, make sure to add some greens or slaw. Romaine lettuce, shredded cabbage, and coleslaw mix are all great choices. Adding a quick slaw like this Creamy Mexican Slaw is also delicious. 
• Avocado: Whether you opt for fresh sliced avocado or creamy guacamole, adding avocado is great for healthy fats and to balance the heat of the fish seasoning.
• Salsa: Mild salsas are great for fish burritos since they don't cover up the fresh taste of the fish. Consider adding some pico de gallo, corn salsa, or green salsa.
• Herbs and extras: Cilantro and lime juice are a must for any delicious fish burrito. You could also add sour cream, cooked rice, tomatoes, red onion, fajita veggies, or cheese.