Grilled Fish Tacos

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    327 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Grilled Fish Tacos

Fresh, flavorful, and healthy Grilled Fish Tacos loaded with all the best toppings, including cabbage, pico de gallo and a simple homemade white sauce, or "crema". Ready to eat in less than 30 minutes! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound lean white fish fillets (tilapia , halibut, mahi mahi, snapper, cod)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  • 1 small lime , juiced
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne , optional
  • 8 white corn tortillas

Fish taco sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 small lime , juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce , or to taste

Toppings:

  • Pico de Gallo
  • cotija cheese
  • shredded cabbage
  • fresh cilantro
  • avocado
  • Lime wedges
  • red onion
  • hot sauce (try siracha or valentina)
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Instructions

  1. Season the fish with a little salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a mixing bowl whisk together the oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne. 
  3. Add fish to a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade over fish. Seal bag and allow fish to marinade for 20-30 minutes. 
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with oil and grill fish filets for about 3-4 minutes on each side (cook time will vary depending on thickness of fish), flipping only once.  
  5. Add the corn tortillas to the grill and warm for about 15 seconds on each side.  
  6. Transfer fish to a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before gently breaking into pieces. 
  7. Serve on warm tortillas, topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, sauce and other desired toppings. 
  8. Serve with a side of Authentic Mexican rice. 

Notes

  • Find my tips for perfect fish tacos, above in the post.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 346mg (14%) Potassium 160mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 440IU (9%) Vitamin C 2.8mg (3%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 346mg 14%
Potassium 160mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 440IU 9%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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

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