Chipotle-Lime Grilled Fish Tacos with Tangy Dressing

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Chipotle-Lime Grilled Fish Tacos with Tangy Dressing bring vibrant flavors to your table, perfect for pescatarians seeking a quick and satisfying meal. This Mexican-inspired dish features marinated tilapia grilled to perfection and topped with a tangy dressing. Customize with fresh toppings like salsa fresca, cabbage, and cilantro for a burst of freshness. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos are versatile and can be served with rice or a side salad.

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Overview

These grilled fish tacos are a delightful blend of marinated tilapia, grilled to perfection, and topped with a spicy chipotle-lime dressing. Customize with your favorite toppings like salsa fresca, cabbage, and cilantro for a fresh and flavorful meal.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Fish, Dairy

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.25 Cups (cup) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) distilled white vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh lime juice
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) lime zest, zested
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) honey
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) seafood seasoning
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) hot pepper sauce
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) cumin
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) chili powder
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) ground black pepper
• 1 Pound (lb) tilapia fillets, divided
• 8 Ounces (oz) light sour cream
• 0.5 Cups (cup) adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh lime juice
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) lime zest, zested
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) seafood seasoning
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) cumin
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) chili powder
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
• 10 Ounces (oz) package tortillas, packaged
• 3 Ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 Small head cabbage, shredded
• 1 Bunch cilantro, torn
• 2 Limes, sliced

Steps

1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, honey, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Place tilapia chunks in a shallow dish, pour the marinade over, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
2. Make the Dressing: Combine sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, lime zest, seafood seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
3. Preheat the Grill: Set an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate. Position the grate 4 inches from the heat source.
4. Grill the Fish: Remove fish from the marinade, drain excess, and discard the marinade. Grill fish pieces until they flake easily with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
5. Assemble the Tacos: Place grilled fish in the center of tortillas. Add desired amounts of tomatoes, cabbage, and cilantro. Drizzle with the prepared dressing.
6. Serve: Roll up the tortillas around the fillings and garnish with lime wedges. Enjoy your zesty chipotle-lime grilled fish tacos!

Enjoy your homemade Chipotle-Lime Grilled Fish Tacos with Tangy Dressing!