Char-Grilled Catfish Tacos
Char-Grilled Catfish Tacos balance smoky, citrus-kissed fish with a cool, creamy chipotle-lime crema and a crisp, tangy cabbage slaw. Each bite layers gentle heat, fresh cilantro, and buttery avocado against warm corn tortillas for a satisfying, weeknight-friendly dinner. Serve for casual gatherings or taco night when you want bright flavors with a touch of spice.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Char-Grilled Catfish Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Rub the catfish fillets with 1 tablespoon lime juice, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and coriander. Spray both sides of each fillet with cooking spray.
- 3
Grill the catfish on the preheated grill until it flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- 4
Make the crema: In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and chipotle peppers until smooth; set aside.
- 5
Make the slaw: In a large bowl, combine red cabbage, onion, and cilantro, then squeeze lime juice over the top. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed; set aside.
- 6
Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel. Microwave until warm, about 1 minute.
- 7
Divide the grilled fish evenly among the corn tortillas and serve with crema, slaw, Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, avocado, and green onions.
- Calories 584.01 kcal High 29%
- Protein 31.21 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 53.71 g 20%
- Total Fat 27.81 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 8.19 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.94 mg High 29%
- Sodium 488.55 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 8.38 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 7.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 246.69 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 1097.03 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 109.06 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 45.43 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Char Grilled Catfish Tacos is made with 21 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Catfish, and Chipotle Peppers in Adobo. Each serving provides about 584.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Char-Grilled Catfish Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Catfish, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Cooking Spray. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Char-Grilled Catfish Tacos?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 584.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Char-Grilled Catfish Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 21 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Char-Grilled Catfish Tacos healthy?
- Char-Grilled Catfish Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 584.01 calories and 31.21 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 488.55 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.19 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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