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Grilled Tilapia Fish Tacos Recipe
Even though you probably will not find them on the menu at your average fast food Mexican establishment in the US, seafood of all kinds are important ingredients in the Mexican culinary tradition. From ceviche and baked seafood dishes to fried and in the case of this recipe, grilled fish, fish, and other seafood show up in a lot of different Mexican dishes.
These grilled fish tacos are an excellent example of a simple and delicious way to make fish. This recipe uses tilapia, but you can substitute virtually any kind of fish you have handy; the only real requirement here is that the fish be fresh and flavorful.
The recipe itself is very easy to make, which makes this recipe a natural for those times when you want to make a lunch or dinner which tastes great but takes very little time to prepare. It is also a great recipe to make when you have had a good day out fishing, especially since you can make it in a matter of minutes if you are worn out from the day's catch.
Grilled Fish Tacos
Ingredients -
1 lb tilapia filets, grilled
9 corn tortillas
1 small white onion, diced
1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
1 Serrano pepper, diced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Lime wedges and salsa, for serving
Preparation:
Warm the tortillas over a gas flame (or even over the grill if you like, using tongs to turn the tortillas and taking care not to burn them) and chop the onion, cilantro and Serrano pepper.
Season the fish with salt and black pepper.
Top the tortillas with grilled tilapia, onion, cilantro, and pepper.
Serve with salsa (green salsa is best for this recipe, but any type of salsa you prefer is fine) and lime wedges.
(Serves 3)
Photo Description:
These grilled fish tacos are wonderful as an entrée along with rice and beans for a full Mexican meal, as a snack or a light lunch. Tilapia is a popular type of fish for good reason and you will gain a newfound love of this delicious, yet inexpensive fish with this grilled fish tacos recipe. Even children who do not necessarily love fish are sure to like this recipe, though you may want to omit the Serrano pepper on their tacos to reduce the heat factor somewhat. Served with plenty of lime and the salsa of your choice, this is one of the best grilled fish recipes around.
