Easy Grilled Fish Tacos
White fish is marinated in bold flavors then grilled (or pan fried). Top with chipotle sauce, avocado, cabbage and fresh lime. Easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs white fish, (cod, tilapia, or mahi mahi)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced or chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chipotle Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1-2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- Corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- Purple cabbage, shredded
- Avocado, sliced or diced
- Queso Fresco or cojita cheese
- Cilantro
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- In a small bowl or baking dish, whisk together oil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, and spices. Add fish to baking dish or a zip top bag and coat in marinade. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Make sauce by combining sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotles and salt. If a totally smooth sauce is desired, blend in a food processor or blender. If not, just whisk and place in fridge until ready to serve.
- Heat grill to high heat and add fish. If needed, place a large piece of non-stick foil on grill first and place fish on top to cook. Grill fish for 5 minutes then flip. Cook about 5-10 more minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- To assemble, add fish to tortilla then top with cabbage, avocado, chipotle sauce, cheese, cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Notes
- Fish can also be pan seared.
- Classic chili powder, ancho chili powder, chipotle chili powder or Mexican hot chili powder can be used.
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