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Flavorful Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Dressing
Enjoy these delicious grilled fish tacos featuring tender marinated tilapia, crunchy cabbage, fresh tomatoes, and a zesty chipotle lime dressing. Perfect for a healthy and vibrant dinner that’s easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors.
Source inspiration: allrecipes.com
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Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
6 servings
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
- 8 ounces light sour cream
- ½ cup adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 10 ounces tortillas
- 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
Follow these steps in order for best results.
Step 1
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, white vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, honey, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Step 2
Place the tilapia chunks in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
Step 3
Prepare the chipotle lime dressing by mixing sour cream with adobo sauce, lime juice, lime zest, seafood seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 4
Preheat a grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the fish from the marinade, discarding any excess liquid.
Step 5
Grill the fish pieces for about 9 minutes, turning once, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
Warm the tortillas on the grill or stovetop. Assemble the tacos by placing grilled fish in the center of each tortilla, then topping with diced tomatoes, shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, and a generous drizzle of the chipotle lime dressing.
Step 7
Serve the tacos rolled up with lime wedges on the side for extra zest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other types of fish for these tacos?
Yes, firm white fish like mahi mahi or cod can be used as alternatives to tilapia.
How long should I marinate the fish?
For best results, marinate the fish for 6 to 8 hours in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Can I bake the fish instead of grilling?
Absolutely. Bake the fish at 350°F (175°C) for 9 to 11 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, as long as you use gluten-free tortillas, this recipe is gluten-free.
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