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Delicious grilled fish tacos topped with citrus slaw and creamy avocado sauce.

Grilled Fish Tacos


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  • Author: By Emma
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 tacos

Description

Delicious Grilled Fish Tacos with smoky, flaky fish, warm tortillas, and creamy cilantro lime sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Fish and Tortillas

  • 1 lb Fish fillets (mahi mahi, cod, halibut, tilapia or salmon) (Choose firm fish that holds together well on the grill.)
  • 8 pieces Tortillas (Use corn for classic flavor, or flour for softer tacos.)

Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayo (Can use a mix of both for creaminess.)
  • 1 tbl Lime juice (For flavor.)
  • 1 tbl Lime zest (Adds freshness to the sauce.)
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced (For aromatic flavor.)
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder (For slight heat.)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt (To taste.)

Fish Seasoning

  • 1 tsp Chili powder (For seasoning the fish.)
  • 1 tsp Cumin (Adds warmth to flavor.)
  • 1 tsp Paprika (For smokiness.)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (To taste.)
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper (To taste.)

Citrus Slaw

  • 2 cups Shredded cabbage (For the slaw.)
  • 1 tbl Lime juice or orange juice (For acidity.)
  • 1 tsp Olive oil (To add flavor.)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt (To taste.)
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper (To taste.)

Toppings

  • 1 cup Optional toppings (avocado, pico de gallo, jalapenos, hot sauce) (Customize to taste.)


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Pat the fish dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic, and lime zest in a bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the fish.

Grill the Fish

  1. Heat the grill or grill pan until hot, then lightly oil the grates.
  2. Cook the fish for about 2 to 4 minutes per side or until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Let the fish rest for a minute before gently breaking it into chunks.

Warm the Tortillas

  1. Warm tortillas on the grill for about 10 to 20 seconds per side, keeping them wrapped in a towel to stay warm.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. Add fish, slaw, drizzle with cilantro lime sauce, and top with optional toppings.
  2. Serve with extra lime on the side.

Notes

For a smoother sauce, add water a teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Leftover fish should be stored separately from tortillas and slaw to maintain freshness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: dinner, Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood