Description
Grilled Fish Tacos are a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the spirit of summer to your dining table. Perfectly seasoned flaky fish is nestled in warm tortillas, topped with a refreshing citrus slaw and zesty cilantro-lime mayo. This easy recipe is not only quick to prepare but also allows for endless customization, making it ideal for taco night or casual gatherings. With fresh ingredients and lively flavors reminiscent of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs firm-fleshed white fish (cod, halibut, or mahi-mahi)
- 14–16 small flour or corn tortillas
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves (for mayo)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (for slaw)
- Coleslaw mix (12 oz bag)
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Cilantro-Lime Mayo by blending cilantro, spinach, garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- For the Citrus Slaw, mix lime juice, honey, oil, salt, and pepper in another bowl; add coleslaw mix and cilantro and toss well.
- Season the fish with a spice blend of salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Cook the fish on a preheated skillet or grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until flaky.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave; assemble by layering fish, slaw, and mayo on each tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg