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Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilled Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Bliss

Experience the vibrant flavors of Grilled Fish Tacos, combining flaky fish, citrus slaw, and creamy cilantro-lime mayo, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Mayo Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cilantro-Lime Mayo
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Adjust for tang
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh or powdered
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Spinach Optional
For the Citrus Slaw
  • 1 bag Coleslaw Mix Pre-packaged or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves Whole
For the Fish
  • 1 lb Firm-Fleshed White Fish e.g., cod, halibut
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste Salt
For Assembling
  • 8 small Flour or Corn Tortillas
  • 4 Lime Wedges For serving
Optional Extras
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo For serving
  • 1 cup Guacamole For serving

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill
  • Grill Basket

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine fresh cilantro, spinach (if using), garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk honey, lime juice, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Toss in coleslaw mix and fresh cilantro leaves.
  3. Slice fish into 1x4-inch strips. Drizzle with olive oil and season with spices and salt. Let sit to absorb flavors.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F) and grease the grill basket.
  5. Grill fish in basket for 2-3 minutes per side until flaky and cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
  6. Warm tortillas for 30 seconds on each side. Layer slaw onto tortillas, add grilled fish, and drizzle with mayo. Serve with lime wedges.
  7. Present the tacos with optional extras like pico de gallo or guacamole on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, prepare mayo and slaw a day in advance and combine slaw ingredients prior to serving.

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