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Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw

Master these grilled fish tacos with chipotle slaw using our 20-minute timing guide. This easy grilled fish tacos recipe includes a healthy slaw for fish tacos. Check out our exact temp chart!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 453

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs firm white fish (Mahi-Mahi, Cod, or Halibut)
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or grapeseed)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt/pepper
  • 3 cups shredded green and purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or Mexican crema
  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • avocado (optional)

Equipment

  • pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Whisking the Chipotle Base: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp adobo sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir until it turns a pale, sunset orange.
  2. Tossing the Tangy Slaw: Place the 3 cups of shredded cabbage and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a large bowl. Pour half of the yogurt mixture over it and toss lightly. Note: Keep the remaining sauce for drizzling over the finished tacos.
  3. Seasoning for the Sear: Pat the 1.5 lbs of fish dry. Mix the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small dish, then rub it firmly into both sides of the fillets.
  4. Grilling to Flaky Perfection: Heat 2 tbsp oil in your pan over medium high heat. Place the fish in the pan and cook for 3 minutes until a dark, spiced crust forms.
  5. Final Flip and Finish: Flip the fish carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until the center is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Move the fish to a plate to rest.
  6. Blistering the Tortillas: Wipe the pan quickly and drop the 12 corn tortillas in, one at a time, for 30 seconds per side until they smell toasted and show dark spots.
  7. Assembling the Tacos: Break the fish into large chunks. Lay them into the warm tortillas, pile on the healthy slaw for fish tacos, and add a slice of avocado.
  8. The Final Zest: Squeeze a lime wedge over everything right before the first bite to wake up the fats and spices.