Top-Notch Char-Grilled Fish Tacos
Top-Notch Char-Grilled Fish Tacos bring together smoky, citrus-marinated tilapia with a cool, creamy chipotle-lime sauce for a balanced bite of heat and tang. Crisp cabbage and juicy tomatoes add freshness and crunch, while warm tortillas make it satisfying. Serve for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering with plenty of lime wedges.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
To marinate the fish: 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 until combined. Place the tilapia in a shallow dish; pour the marinade over the fish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
- 3
To make the dressing: Mix 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.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate. Position the grate 4 inches from the heat.
- 5
Remove the fish from the marinade, drain off any excess, and discard the marinade. Grill the fish pieces until they flake easily with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
- 6
To assemble the tacos: Arrange fish pieces in the center of tortillas and top with your desired amounts of tomatoes, cabbage, and cilantro; drizzle with the dressing.
- 7
To serve, roll up the tortillas around the fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.
- Calories 333.47 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.1 g Good Source
- Carbs 24.66 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.72 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.7 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 57.47 mg Moderate
- Sodium 709.28 mg High
- Fiber 3.88 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.06 g High
- Added Sugar 0.19 g Low Source
- Calcium 110.34 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source
- Potassium 669.24 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 168.92 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 19.3 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 3.4 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄