Name: Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 405 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste; 0.5 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks; 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream; 0.5 cup adobo sauce from chipotle peppers; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 0.5 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™; 0.25 teaspoon cumin; 0.25 teaspoon chili powder; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (10 ounce) package tortillas; 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 2 limes, cut in wedges

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing

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I came up with this grilled fish tacos recipe when I couldn't find good directions for what I was looking for. I liked the chipotle-lime combination in a dip I once tried so I imitated it here. Choose toppings to suit your taste, or include typical accompaniments such as salsa fresca, cabbage, a squeeze of lime juice, and chopped cilantro.

Recipe by MaryD

Updated on February 4, 2023

Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

Marinated Fish:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks

Dressing:

1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
½ cup adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste

Assembly:

1 (10 ounce) package tortillas
3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 limes, cut in wedges

Directions

Prepare marinated fish: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, honey, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper in a bowl until blended. Place tilapia in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
Make the dressing: Combine 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.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Set the grate 4 inches from the heat.
Remove fish from the marinade, drain off any excess and discard the marinade. Grill fish pieces until easily flaked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
Assemble tacos: Place fish pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cabbage, and cilantro; drizzle with dressing.
To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.

Tips

The marinated fish in this recipe can also be cooked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake fish in preheated oven until it easily flakes with a fork, 9 to 11 minutes. Assemble tacos according to directions. Mahi mahi can be substituted for the tilapia as well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

416	Calories
19g	Fat
39g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 416
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Sodium 644mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 55mg	277%
Calcium 189mg	15%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 751mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.