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Great Grilled Tilapia Fish Tacos
Traditional Mexican recipes do not come much tastier than this fish tacos recipe. You can use tilapia, halibut, mahi mahi, or something else with firm flesh. The grill gives a wonderful flavor to both the fish and the tortillas. Tilapia is one of the most versatile and popular fish and if you like trying new tilapia recipes, this grilled tilapia fish tacos recipe is highly recommended. You can even make it using an indoor grill if the weather is not great.
You can either serve all the ingredients separately, including the garnishes, so people can help themselves and build their own fish tacos, or you can prepare them all. Give each person two fish tacos.
In Mexico, authentic tacos are soft rather than the hard tacos you might find in fast food outlets. These fish tacos make a delicious yet healthy meal and are sure to be a hit with everybody. The ancho chili powder, jalapeno and hot sauce gives these tasty fish tacos a real kick and this is quite a healthy recipe, as well as a very flavorful one. The cilantro and lime juice in the marinade add more Mexican flavor and these aromatic flavors suit the taste of the fish as well.
Deliciously Traditional Fish Tacos
Ingredients -
1 lb tilapia, halibut, or another firm white fish
¼ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeño, coarsely crushed
8 flour tortillas
Lettuce, shredded white cabbage, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, grated cheese, and corn to garnish
1 cup pico de gallo or tomato salsa
Hot sauce, to serve
Sour cream, to serve
Preparation:
Preheat the grill to medium high and put the fish in a medium sized dish.
Whisk together the lime juice, ancho, oil, cilantro and jalapeno and pour it over the fish. Leave it to marinate for 15 or 20 minutes.
Remove the fish from the marinade and grill it, flesh side down, for 4 minutes.
Turn it over, cook the other side for 30 seconds, and remove it from the grill.
Rest for 5 minutes then flake the fish using a fork. Grill the tortillas for 20 seconds each.
Divide the fish between the tortillas and garnish with the lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, onion, corn, cheese, pico de gallo or salsa, sour cream and hot sauce.
(Serves 4)
Photo Description:
These colorful fish tacos are packed with nutrients as well as flavor. They are so easy to make and grilled fish recipes always come out great. Choose good quality fish and you cannot go wrong with fish tacos recipes. The fish is marinated before you grill it, to infuse it with a true Mexican taste, and the garnishes and condiments go perfectly and are authentically Mexican. If you fancy a change from the beef or chicken tacos you usually have, what about making a fish tacos recipe? These will be a hit at any cookout or party.
