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Baja Fish Tacos

A healthier fish taco, these Baja Fish Tacos have grilled flaky white fish, a creamy avocado sauce, and a tangy white mayo sauce. My idea of a perfect taco night!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Fish:
  • 4 (6-8 oz each) firm white fish fillets (mahimahi, tilapia, cod, etc)
  • olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
Avocado Sauce:
  • Flesh of 2 medium-ripe avocados
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • handful of fresh cilantro leaves
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
Tangy Mayo Sauce:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1½ tablespoons water
Tacos
  • 12 (6-inch) soft flour tortillas
  • 1 small head purple cabbage shredded
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • cilantro

Instructions

Make the fish:
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  1. Preheat a grill to high. Drizzle fish on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill the fish for 5-7 minutes per side, or until opaque. Remove the fish from the grill and drizzle the lime juice over the top. Use a fork to break the fish into pieces.
Make the avocado sauce:
  1. In a small food processor or blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, cilantro and cayenne. Process until smooth, adding more lime juice to thin out if desired.
Make the tangy mayo sauce:
  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and water and stir until smooth
Make the tacos:
  1. If desired, lightly char the tortillas on a grill, gas stove or in a dry cast iron skillet. Spread some of the avocado sauce down the center of the tortilla, then place some of the fish down on top of the sauce. Top with cabbage, tomatoes and green onions. Drizzle with the mayo sauce. Add more cilantro to the top, if desired.

Notes

  • very slightly adapted from Recipes Every Man Should Know
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 1247mg (52%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g 112%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 1247mg 52%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.