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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Top-Notch Char-Grilled Fish Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 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 371.93 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 18.82 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 30.6 g 11%
- Total Fat 18.92 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.8 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.57 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 766.42 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 6.03 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 11.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.91 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 134.15 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.07 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 937.05 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 212.74 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 32.9 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 2.35 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Top Notch Char Grilled Fish Tacos is made with 20 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Sauce, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 371.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Top-Notch Char-Grilled Fish Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Sauce, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Top-Notch Char-Grilled Fish Tacos?
- About 45 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 371.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Top-Notch Char-Grilled Fish Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Top-Notch Char-Grilled Fish Tacos healthy?
- Top-Notch Char-Grilled Fish Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 371.93 calories and 18.82 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 766.42 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.8 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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