Ultimate Grilled Fish Tacos
Smoky grilled fish tacos with crunchy cabbage slaw, creamy sauce, and warm tortillas.
Equipment
- Bowls
- grill
- Knife
- Metal spatula
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 pounds white fish
- 8 tortillas
Spice Rub
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
Cabbage Slaw
- 1 pound shredded cabbage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 jalapeño chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Garnishes
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels.
- Combine all spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.
- Season the fish evenly with the spice rub.
- Prepare the cabbage slaw by combining cabbage, salt, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Grill the fish for several minutes per side until lightly charred and cooked through.
- Warm the tortillas briefly on the grill.
- Assemble the tacos with grilled fish, cabbage slaw, and optional toppings.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
The cabbage slaw can be prepared several hours ahead to allow the flavors to develop even further.Serve Tip
Serve these tacos with guacamole, grilled corn, black beans, or extra lime wedges for a complete meal.Variations
Replace the fish with tofu or grilled portobello mushrooms for a flavorful vegetarian version.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with the smoky fish and fresh lime flavors.Nutrition values
Calories: 430 kcal | koolhydraten: 24 g | Eiwitten: 34 g | Vet: 21 g | Verzadigd vet: 4 g | Natrium: 620 mg | Suiker: 5 g