Best 6 Sunnys Famous Grilled Fish Tacos With Magic Sauce Recipes

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**Sunny's Famous Grilled Fish Tacos with Magic Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Mexico with Sunny's Famous Grilled Fish Tacos, an explosion of vibrant flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent grilled fish nestled in warm tortillas, adorned with a symphony of fresh, crisp toppings and drizzled with a magical sauce that ties all the elements together. But the culinary adventure doesn't stop there - this article also unveils the secrets behind Sunny's other culinary masterpieces, including the tantalizing Coconut Shrimp Tacos, the zesty Baja Fish Tacos, and the refreshing Grilled Mahi-Mahi Tacos. Get ready to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this collection of taco recipes that will turn any ordinary meal into a fiesta.

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GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME DRESSING



Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing image

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

SUNNY'S CHAR-GRILLED OYSTERS WITH GREEN GARLIC BUTTER



Sunny's Char-Grilled Oysters with Green Garlic Butter image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 30m

Yield 24 oysters

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sticks salted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature
6 cloves garlic
Zest of 2 lemons plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 scallions, cut in fourths
2 cups fresh Italian parsley, loosely packed
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 dozen oysters, cleaned, shucked and left in shells
Lemon wedges, for spritzing

Steps:

  • Make the butter: In a food processor, add the butter, garlic, lemon zest and juice, scallions, parsley, Italian seasoning, a nice pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend all until smooth, then taste and season with more salt if needed.
  • Make the breadcrumbs: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley.
  • Assemble and grill: Preheat a grill to 600 degrees F.
  • Arrange the oysters in their half shells on the back of an upside-down baking rack. Add a heaping teaspoon of the butter to each. Sprinkle each with a bit of the breadcrumb mixture. Place the rack on the grill over the direct heat and cook until the oysters are firm and the breadcrumbs are lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for spritzing.

SUNNY'S EASY GRILLED RATATOUILLE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen pearl onions
4 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp or finely minced
2 zucchini, seeded and chopped
2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 eggplant, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
2 teaspoons hot Hungarian paprika
Kosher salt
Olive oil, for drizzling
Zest of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges, for spritzing
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to 350 degrees F. (Or preheat the oven on its lowest temperature setting.)
  • Make a large aluminum foil pouch and add the tomatoes, onions, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, Italian seasoning, paprika, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Gently toss together and then tightly close the aluminum pouch.
  • Place the pouch over the indirect heat area of your grill (or in the oven on the lowest setting). Cook, picking up the pouch with tongs and tossing 2 to 3 times while cooking, until everything sounds soft inside, anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes depending on the cooking method.
  • Pour the aluminum pouch contents into a large bowl. Add the lemon zest and a spritz of lemon juice and toss. Taste and season with salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Sprinkle over the parsley and serve.

GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH VERA CRUZ SALSA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 pound piece halibut
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 head Napa or white cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup barely chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 to 12 white or yellow corn tortillas, warmed on the grill
Vera Cruz Salsa, for serving, recipe follows
3 large plum tomatoes, cored and halved
2 jalapenos, stems removed
Canola oil, for grilling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 cup manzanilla olives, pitted and halved
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin Spanish olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
Juice of 1/2 lime

Steps:

  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Sprinkle the halibut with the ancho powder, salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown and charred on both sides, and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Using two forks, flake the halibut into large bite-size pieces and put in a large bowl. Pour over the olive oil and lime juice, and toss just to combine. Add the cabbage and cilantro and toss again.
  • Serve the fish with the tortillas and Vera Cruz Salsa and let guests fill and wrap their own tacos.
  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Toss the tomatoes and jalapenos with a few tablespoons of canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill both until charred on all sides and just soft. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
  • Halve the tomatoes, remove the seeds and cut into small dice. Dice the jalapenos, including the skin and seeds. Put the tomatoes and jalapenos in a medium bowl. Add the onions, olives, capers, olive oil, vinegar, cilantro, oregano, and lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

GRILLED FISH TACOS



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These tacos don't come from a particular town or restaurant; rather, they incorporate elements from many different Yucatán grill masters. The preparation may look complicated, but it's actually pretty easy-because your guests assemble the tacos themselves.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Citrus     Fish     Kid-Friendly     Backyard BBQ     Avocado     Spring     Summer     Family Reunion     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Cilantro     Oregano     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups chopped white onion, divided
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1 pound tilapia, striped bass, or sturgeon fillets
Coarse kosher salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon milk
Corn tortillas
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced
1/2 small head of cabbage, cored, thinly sliced
Salsa Verde
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Stir 1 cup onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and oregano in medium bowl. Sprinkle fish with coarse salt and pepper. Spread half of onion mixture over bottom of 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange fish atop onion mixture. Spoon remaining onion mixture over fish. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Turn fish; cover and chill 30 minutes longer. Whisk mayonnaise, milk, and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in small bowl.
  • Brush grill grate with oil; prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill fish with some marinade still clinging until just opaque in center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Grill tortillas until slightly charred, about 10 seconds per side.
  • Coarsely chop fish; place on platter. Serve with lime mayonnaise, tortillas, remaining 1 cup chopped onion, remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, avocados, cabbage, Salsa Verde, and lime wedges.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh fish: The fresher the fish, the better your tacos will taste. If you can, buy your fish from a local fishmonger or market.
  • Choose the right fish: Not all fish are created equal for tacos. Some good options include tilapia, cod, halibut, and salmon.
  • Season the fish well: Don't be afraid to season your fish liberally with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the fish.
  • Cook the fish properly: Be careful not to overcook the fish, or it will become dry and tough. Cook the fish until it is just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Make the magic sauce: The magic sauce is what really makes these tacos special. Be sure to follow the recipe carefully to make the perfect sauce.
  • Assemble the tacos: To assemble the tacos, simply place a piece of grilled fish on a tortilla and top with your favorite toppings. Some good options include shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Sunny's Famous Grilled Fish Tacos with Magic Sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. With their fresh, flavorful ingredients and tangy magic sauce, these tacos are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is also delicious and healthy, give these tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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