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Grilled Fish Tacos
This Baja Fish Taco Recipe is super easy to make, healthy, and full of flavor. Your family will love this Mexican favorite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Tacos
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Fish
- 1 pound white fish mahi mahi, flounder, tilapia, grouper, etc
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Slaw
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup guacamole optional
- 2 limes quartered
- 8 corn tortillas warmed
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, lime juice, and chili powder in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place the fish in a shallow dish (like a glass cake pan). Pour the marinade over the fish. Sprinkle the jalapeno and cilantro over it and let it marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the slaw and toppings. To make slaw, toss shredded cabbage with red wine vinegar in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add in fish and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fillet. The fish is done when it can easily be flaked with a fork.
- Compile your tacos with fish, cabbage slaw, a little onion, tomato, cilantro and guacamole and a squirt of lime juice.
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Notes
- Looking for a great sauce for fish tacos? Try this one! You’ll need the following ingredients:
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- ½ white onion
- 2 jalapenos, stems removed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
136mg
(6%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.