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
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 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
- Heat the grill or grill pan until hot, then lightly oil the grates.
- Cook the fish for about 2 to 4 minutes per side or until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the fish rest for a minute before gently breaking it into chunks.
Warm the Tortillas
- 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
- Add fish, slaw, drizzle with cilantro lime sauce, and top with optional toppings.
- 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