Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos
Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos pair smoky-spiced tilapia with a tangy, velvety chipotle spread for a lively balance of heat, citrus, and richness. Warm corn tortillas hold flaky fish and the creamy chile-garlic sauce, making them ideal for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed cookout with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, mix 1/4 cup olive oil, chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, coriander, lime zest, and lime juice. Add tilapia and toss gently to coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, chipotle in adobo, and cumin in a bowl to make the spread. Set aside.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush a grill basket with 2 tablespoons olive oil; place the fish in the prepared basket.
- 4
Grill the fish on the preheated grill just until it flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Serve on warm tortillas with the chipotle spread.
- Calories 418.91 kcal High
- Protein 24.74 g Good Source
- Carbs 40.73 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.07 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.62 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 58.49 mg Moderate
- Sodium 166.32 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.84 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.87 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 92.5 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate
- Potassium 642.8 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 59.88 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.68 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 5.09 mcg Good Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Tex Mex Fish Tacos is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chipotle Powder, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 418.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chipotle Powder, Corn Tortilla, Cream Cheese. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 418.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
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