Awesome Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw Recipe
These Awesome Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw are a quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that combines perfectly grilled white fish with a creamy, spicy chipotle slaw. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a light and satisfying meal packed with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-12 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Fish and Marinade
- 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8–12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Chipotle Slaw
- 3 cups shredded cabbage (green or red)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fish marinade: In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade for the fish.
- Marinate the fish: Add the white fish fillets to the marinade, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Allow the fish to marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors while you prepare the slaw.
- Make the chipotle slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, and honey (if using). Season with salt and pepper and stir well. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the fish: Remove the fish from the marinade and discard any excess. Place the fillets on the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Warm the tortillas: While the fish grills, warm the tortillas by placing them on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until they become pliable and warm.
- Assemble the tacos: Break the grilled fish into bite-sized chunks and distribute evenly on each tortilla. Top generously with the chipotle slaw and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chipotle peppers in the slaw to control the spice level according to your preference.
- If a grill is not available, you can pan-sear the fish in a skillet or bake it in the oven as alternatives.
- Additional toppings such as avocado slices, pico de gallo, or sour cream complement these tacos nicely.
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