Description
These Grilled Fish Tacos are the ultimate summer meal. Featuring tender, flaky white fish infused with a smoky marinade, they are topped with a creamy sriracha sauce and fresh pico de gallo for a light yet incredibly flavorful healthy dinner.
Ingredients
The Fish & Marinade
- 1 lb lean white fish fillets (mahi mahi, halibut, cod, or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Spice Blend: 1.5 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp paprika, salt/pepper, pinch of cayenne
The Creamy Taco Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juiced
- Seasoning: 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp cumin, 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
The Build
- 8 white corn tortillas
- Toppings: Shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, avocado, cilantro, red onion
Instructions
Marinate: Pat fish dry. Whisk oil, lime juice, garlic, and spices. Coat fish and marinate for 20–30 mins.
Sauce: Whisk sauce ingredients and refrigerate until serving.
Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil grates well. Grill fish 3–4 mins per side until opaque. Warm tortillas on the grill for 15 seconds.
Assemble: Rest fish for 2 mins, then flake into large chunks. Fill tortillas with cabbage, fish, salsa, and sauce. Garnish with cilantro and cotija.
Notes
Don’t Over-Marinate: Acidic lime juice can ‘cook’ the fish if left longer than 30 mins, making the texture tough.
The ‘Clean Grate’ Rule: A hot, clean, and well-oiled grill is essential to prevent lean white fish from sticking.
Flake, Don’t Shred: Keep chunks large to ensure the fish’s texture isn’t lost among the crunchy toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Coastal Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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