These grilled fish tacos are made with marinated fish fillets and topped with a spicy chipotle-lime dressing. Choose toppings to suit your taste, or include typical accompaniments such as salsa fresca, cabbage, a squeeze of lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
Ingredients
Assembly
- 1 (10 ounce) package tortillas
- 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, cut in wedges
Dressing
- 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
- ½ cup adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Marinated Fish
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
Directions
Step 1
Prepare marinated fish: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, honey, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl until blended. Place tilapia in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the fish; cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
Step 2
Make the dressing: Combine sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, lime zest, seafood seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Step 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Set the grate 4 inches from the heat.
Step 4
Remove fish from the marinade, drain off any excess and discard the marinade. Grill fish pieces until easily flaked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
Step 5
Assemble tacos: Place fish pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cabbage, and cilantro; drizzle with dressing.
Step 6
To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.
Tips
The marinated fish in this recipe can also be cooked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake fish in preheated oven until it easily flakes with a fork, 9 to 11 minutes. Assemble tacos according to directions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 416 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 25% |
Saturated Fat5g | 27% |
Cholesterol43mg | 14% |
Sodium644mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 21% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein23g | |
Vitamin C55mg | 277% |
Calcium189mg | 15% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium751mg | 16% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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