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Grilled Fish Tacos

Irresistibly Fresh Grilled Fish Tacos with Smoky Slaw

Quick and flavorful grilled fish tacos with smoky slaw, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 lime Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 pound Fish (e.g., cod, tilapia) Choose flaky fish
For the Chipotle Slaw
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1 lime Lime Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Assembly
  • 8 Tortillas Use corn or whole grain, warm them
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro For garnish
  • 2 limes Lime Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowls
  • Shallow dish
  • Grill Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Fish: In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Coat the fish fillets in the mixture and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Chipotle Slaw: In a bowl, combine cabbage, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix and chill in the refrigerator.
  3. Grill the Fish: Preheat grill to medium-high. Cook marinated fish for 3-5 minutes per side until flaky and golden.
  4. Warm the Tortillas: Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
  5. Assemble the Tacos: Break grilled fish into pieces, place on warm tortillas, top with chipotle slaw and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Best served immediately. Store leftover fish and slaw separately to maintain texture.

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