These grilled fish tacos are loaded with flavorful marinated fish fillets cooked on a hot grill until tender and flaky. Serve fish in tortillas and top with crunchy shredded cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, and a creamy homemade chipotle and lime dressing.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning , such as Old Bay
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce , or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoons cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 pound tilapia fillets , cut into chunks
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients.
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To marinate the fish: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, honey, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl until blended. Place tilapia in a shallow dish; pour marinade over fish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
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To make the dressing: Combine sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, lime zest, seafood seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Set the grate 4 inches from the heat.
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Remove fish from the marinade, drain off any excess and discard the marinade. Grill fish pieces until easily flaked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
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To assemble the tacos: Place fish pieces in the center of tortillas and top with desired amounts of tomatoes, cabbage, and cilantro; drizzle with dressing.
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To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.
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