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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!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Season the fish with a little salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne.
- Add fish to a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade over fish. Seal bag and allow fish to marinade for 20-30 minutes.
- 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.
- Add the corn tortillas to the grill and warm for about 15 seconds on each side.
- Transfer fish to a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before gently breaking into pieces.
- Serve on warm tortillas, topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, sauce and other desired toppings.
- Serve with a side of Authentic Mexican rice.
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Notes
- Find my tips for perfect fish tacos, above in the post.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.