Best 6 Grilled Fish For Tacos Recipes

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**Grilled Fish Tacos: A Culinary Symphony of Freshness and Flavor**

Savor the tantalizing allure of grilled fish tacos, a culinary fusion of zesty flavors and textures that will ignite your taste buds. Picture perfectly grilled fish, succulent and flaky, nestled in warm tortillas and adorned with a vibrant array of salsas, crisp cabbage, and creamy avocado slices. The tangy slaw, a harmonious blend of shredded cabbage, carrots, and a zesty dressing, adds a refreshing crunch that perfectly complements the savory fish. Cilantro, with its distinctive aroma, brings a touch of vibrancy, while a squeeze of lime adds a burst of citrus that elevates the entire dish.

**Grilled Fish Tacos with Avocado Salsa**
This recipe tantalizes your taste buds with a vibrant avocado salsa, bursting with the creamy richness of avocados, the tanginess of tomatoes, the spiciness of jalapeños, and the refreshing zest of lime. The combination of flavors creates a salsa that perfectly complements the grilled fish, enhancing its delicate flavors.

**Baja-Style Grilled Fish Tacos**
Inspired by the vibrant street food of Baja California, this recipe features a flavorful marinade made with a blend of Mexican spices, garlic, and citrus juices. The fish, marinated in this aromatic mixture, is grilled to perfection, resulting in tender and juicy morsels that are bursting with authentic Baja flavors. The tacos are completed with a zesty cabbage slaw and a creamy chipotle sauce, adding layers of texture and taste.

**Grilled Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa**
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this recipe, where grilled salmon, renowned for its rich and flaky texture, takes center stage. The marinade, infused with the sweetness of mango, the acidity of lime, and the warmth of chili powder, imparts a delectable glaze on the salmon. The mango salsa, a vibrant blend of sweet mangoes, red onions, and cilantro, adds a refreshing contrast to the savory fish.

**Grilled Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Pineapple Salsa**
Experience the vibrant flavors of the tropics with this grilled Mahi-Mahi tacos recipe. The Mahi-Mahi, known for its delicate and mild flavor, is seasoned with a zesty blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Grilled to perfection, the fish is nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa, a harmonious blend of sweet pineapple, tangy red onions, and cilantro.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED FISH TACOS



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Not really traditional fish tacos since they are grilled, however they are none the less tasty. If you wish, you can serve these with mango salsa, pico de gallo and bottled hot sauce. Please allow 1 to 3 hours to allow fish to marinate. You can also bake or saute the fish. From Baja: Cooking on the Edge. I absolutely love this book!

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 24 tacos, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons finely diced white onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, rubbed to a powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless white fish fillets
corn tortilla, warmed
diced avocados or smashed avocado, with
lime juice, and
salt
lime wedge
mango salsa (Mango Salsa)
salsa, de chiles de arbol (recipe #297752) or bottled hot sauce
pico de gallo (Pico De Gallo)

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients. Cut the fish into several large pieces and add to the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours (no longer or you'll have ceviche). Drain the fish and discard the marinade.
  • Half an hour before cooking, clean the grill thoroughly with a brush and wipe it down with an oil-dampened rag. Preheat the grill on high. Grill the fish until it is barely firm to the touch and opaque through the center. Do not overcook.
  • Remove to a platter and break into chunks to serve. Keep loosely covered.
  • To serve, hold a tortilla in your hand and add a spoonful of avocado. Add a few pieces of fish, a squeeze of lime, mango salsa; finish with the optional toppings.
  • Note: The fish may also be baked or sauteed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 155.1, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 20.9

GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME DRESSING



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I came up with this recipe when I couldn't find good directions for grilled fish tacos. I liked the chipotle-lime combination in a dip I once tried so I imitated it here. Choose toppings to suit your taste, or include typical accompaniments such as salsa fresca, cabbage, a squeeze of lime juice, and chopped cilantro.

Provided by MaryD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h44m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 25

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 ½ teaspoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
½ cup adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
salt and pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package tortillas
3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
2 limes, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • To make the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning, black pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl until blended. Place the tilapia in a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover, and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
  • To make the dressing, combine the sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning. Add salt, and pepper in desired amounts. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat.
  • Remove fish from marinade, drain off any excess and discard marinade. Grill fish pieces until easily flaked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
  • Assemble tacos by placing fish pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cilantro, and cabbage; drizzle with dressing. To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 644.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

GRILLED FISH TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 7h20m

Yield 14 to 16 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 1/2 cups canola oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped scallion tops or chives
1 tablespoon toasted and ground cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayennne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds mild firm fish fillets, such as mahi mahi or Pacific cod
1 pound tomatillos
3 to 4 jalapenos or 1 to 2 serrano chiles
1 onion, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lime juice
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk, plus more if needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt
Shredded cabbage
Lime juice
Corn tortillas
Queso fresco, crumbled
Serving suggestions: lime wedges, chopped fresh cilantro and pico de gallo

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Combine the oil, cilantro, mint, scallions, cumin, paprika, cayenne and some salt and pepper. Marinate the fish at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight.
  • For the salsa verde: Place the tomatillos, jalapenos and onions in a pan, and cover with water. Boil until tender, then drain. Place the vegetables in a blender and add the cilantro. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and a little lime juice if needed.
  • For the crema: Combine the sour cream and lemon juice. Add just enough milk to make the crema pourable, then season with salt and pepper.
  • For the tacos: Preheat a grill. Place the marinated fish on the hot grill, sprinkle lightly with salt and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
  • Moisten the shredded cabbage with a little lime juice and salsa verde, toss to coat.
  • When the fish is almost finished cooking, warm the tortillas on the grill until they are warm and pliable.
  • Place the warm tortillas on a plate, place a couple pieces of fish (about 2 ounces) on the tortilla, and top with some salsa verde. Then add some shredded cabbage, more salsa verde, drizzle on some crema and top with crumbled queso fresco. Repeat for the remaining tacos.
  • Serve the tacos with lime wedges, chopped cilantro and pico de gallo.

GRILLED FISH TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 pounds of Mahi-Mahi (1/2 - 3/4 inches thick cleaned, skinned and cut into 4-6 portions)
Whole wheat or multi-grain flour tortillas
Juice of 10 limes
1 bunch of cilantro finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups finely shredded red or green cabbage
2 cups plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 cup diced peeled seeded cucumber
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Sea salt and pepper to taste
2 medium fresh, diced tomatoes
1/2 diced Spanish onion
1 bunch thoroughly washed, minced cilantro
1 tablespoon sea salt
Juice from 4 limes
2 fresh mangos diced
1 cucumber peeled and diced
1 sweet onion diced
1 red pepper diced, seeds removed
3 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar
1 hot pepper (we recommend either a Serrano pepper which provides great flavor and not too much heat or a habanero pepper, one of the hottest peppers
1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Directions for slaw:
  • Combine apple cider vinegar, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; mix until smooth and creamy. Add cabbage and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Directions for tacos:
  • Combine ingredients for the basting sauce into bowl and mix. Set aside. Oil the grill rack and Preheat grill to medium high. Grill Mahi filets until they are cooked through approximately 3 minutes per side. Continuously baste Mahi- Mahi, turning fish over only once.
  • While Mahi is on the grill, heat tortillas until soft in the microwave or in the oven. Option 1: In the Microwave, wrap stacks of up to 12 tortillas in barely damp paper towels; microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds. Wrap tortillas in a clean towel to keep warm. Option 2: In the Oven, wrap stacks of 6 tortillas in foil; place in a 375 degrees F oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap tortillas in a clean towel to keep warm.
  • When Fish is white and flakey, remove from heat. Carefully cut fish into large chunks. Place fish into tortillas and build your taco, starting with fish, and slaw and toppings of your choice.
  • Combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix diced tomatoes, onions and cilantro in a large bowl. Add the lime juice and salt stir.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

GRILLED BAJA FISH TACOS



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I found this grilled Baja fish taco recipe and made a few changes to it per my liking. Wife and 5-year old son love it. I hope you do too. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Provided by JoVieBro

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ medium head green cabbage, shredded
3 scallions, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tilapia fillets, or more to taste
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced, divided
2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
½ cup crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

  • Whisk cider vinegar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a small bowl. Combine cabbage, scallions, and cilantro in a separate bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over top and toss to coat; set cabbage slaw aside.
  • Combine chili powder, salt, coriander, cumin, and pepper in a bowl. Pat fish dry and rub with vegetable oil. Rub fish evenly with spice mixture. Place fish on a wire rack and refrigerate until grill is ready.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat with the lid down for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While the grill is heating, combine mayonnaise, 1/2 of the lime juice, chipotle peppers, and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Scrape the hot grill grate until clean. Dip a paper towel in vegetable oil and quickly rub it over the grate. Lay fish on the grill, perpendicular to the bars of the grate.
  • Cook until fish is opaque and flakes apart when gently prodded, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. Tear fish apart into a bowl and pour remaining lime juice over top.
  • Place several tortillas in a single layer on the grill and cook until warm, about 10 seconds per side. Transfer to a tortilla warmer and repeat to warm remaining tortillas.
  • Smear warm tortillas with mayonnaise mixture, then add fish, cabbage slaw, and queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 912.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GRILLED FISH TACOS RECIPE



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Make and share this Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tried-and-tested

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 quarter cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)
1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
1/2 cup adobo sauce from chipotle pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 tablespoon salt, to taste
1 tablespoon pepper, to taste
1 (10 ounce) package tortillas
3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
2 limes, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • For making the marinade, take a large bowl and mix, vinegar, olive oil lemon juice, lime spice. Slowly add honey. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin finish mixture with seafood. Season with black pepper or chili sauce.
  • Put the tilapia into a dish, and fill the marinade on the fish. Transfer into the refrigerator for seven hours.
  • For the dressing, whisk all sour cream with adobo sauce. Fill in the lemon juice, lemon zest, chili powder as well as seafood. Season with salt or a little pepper as desired. Cover and move to the refrigerator for several hours.
  • Make the grill hot for medium heat and grease lightly. Set over the heat.
  • Separate fish from the liquid. Drain the fish and remove the marinade. Grill each side of fish pieces for ten minutes.
  • Gather tacos. Placing the pieces over tortillas and season with tomatoes and cabbage as desired.
  • Pour the dressing.
  • Before serving design with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 1587, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 9.8, Protein 23.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right fish: For tacos, firm-fleshed fish like mahi-mahi, tilapia, or halibut are best. They can withstand the heat of the grill without falling apart.
  • Season the fish well: Before grilling, season the fish with a flavorful blend of spices and herbs. This will help to enhance the natural flavor of the fish and make it more delicious.
  • Grill the fish over medium heat: Medium heat is ideal for grilling fish. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and drying out.
  • Cook the fish until it is opaque: The fish is cooked when it is opaque throughout. You can check this by inserting a fork into the thickest part of the fish. If the fork comes out clean, the fish is done.
  • Let the fish rest before serving: After grilling, let the fish rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the fish, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Grilled fish tacos are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch. With a few simple tips, you can grill fish tacos that are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled fish tacos a try!

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