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Grilled fish tacos

Three tacos per serving.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Marie

Ingredients

For the Fish and Marinade

  • 1 pound white fish tilapia, cod, or other firm white fish recommended
  • 1/2 cup oil canola, avocado, or even olive oil (not extra virgin), plus a tablespoon or 2 more to cook the fish.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup mango , diced (fresh or frozen is fine)
  • 1 medium avocado , diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion , finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped (use dried in a pinch)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Cream Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1 or 1.5 limes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt , divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

To Serve

  • 12 Flour or corn tortillas
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine 1/2 cup oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper in a small bowl. This will be your marinade for the fish.
  • Place fish in a large plastic bag or a covered dish and add marinade. Marinate the fish for up to 1 hour.
  • In the meantime, prepare the slaw by combining the cabbage, mango, avocado, onion, and cilantro. You may also leave the toppings separate and let everyone choose their own toppings.
  • Prepare the slaw dressing by combining 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk the dressing and drizzle it over the slaw mixture or set aside to drizzle over fish if you're opting to do choose your own toppings.
  • Prepare the chipotle sour cream by adding 1 teaspoon of chipotle chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of sour cream and mixing well.
  • Just before serving, heat a large pan over medium high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Grill the fish for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Fish is ready as soon as if flakes apart when you test it with a fork.
  • Serve with flour or corn tortilla (when using corn tortillas, we like to crisp them up in a pan for a few minutes on each side. Use some cooking spray to prevent sticking and add flavor).
  • Layer each tortilla with slaw/toppings of choice, followed by fish, and drizzled chipotle cream.

Notes

Nutrition estimate does not include tortillas; see nutritional information for tortilla depending on whether you use corn or flour. 

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1077IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg