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Light Grilled Fish Tacos

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A light and fresh grilled fish taco recipe featuring flaky fish, crunchy cabbage, and a creamy lime crema, perfect for quick and easy summer dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Extra lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add fish fillets and coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
  2. While fish marinates, finely shred cabbage and chop cilantro. Thinly slice red onion and jalapeño if using. Toss together in a bowl and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil grates or pan. Warm corn tortillas on grill about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred. Keep warm wrapped in a towel.
  5. Place marinated fish fillets on grill. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until fish flakes easily and has grill marks. Use a fish spatula to flip carefully. Remove from heat and let rest for a minute.
  6. Flake grilled fish into bite-sized pieces and divide among warm tortillas. Top with cabbage mixture and drizzle with lime crema. Serve with extra lime wedges.

Notes

Pat fish dry before marinating to help sear. Do not over-marinate to avoid ‘cooking’ fish with lime juice. Use medium-high heat and flip fish only once. Oil grill grates and fish to prevent sticking. Keep tortillas warm wrapped in a towel to prevent cracking. For dairy-free crema, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or cashew cream.

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