Baja Fish Tacos

Submitted by Sharon123

"Adapted from The Culinary Institute of America: Grilling Cookbook, the seasoning make it so good! Topped with Southwestern slaw and chipotle pico de gallo, it's a meal to remember! The recipes calls for grilling. If you need to use a grill pan and cook indoors."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs mahi mahi (or other firm white fish)
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced garlic
• salt, to taste
• 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 2 cups Coleslaw (try Southwestern slaw)
• 1 cup chipotle pico de gallo
• 1⁄2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)

directions

1. Using a charcoal grill, build a fire and let it burn down until the coals are glowing red with a moderate coating of white ash(If using a gas grill, preheat to medium high). Spread the coals in an even bed.
2. Cut the mahi-mahi into 16 equal slices.
3. Combine the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic, and salt. Coat the mahi-mahi with the marinade.
4. Grill the fish on the first side over direct heat until the flesh is firm and well marked, about 2 minutes. Turn the fish and grill until cooked through, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes more.
5. Grill the tortillas until they have light grill marks and are heated through, about 15 seconds on the first side. Turn the tortillas and grill them until they just start to bubble, another 15 seconds.
6. Place 2 pieces of grilled fish on the center of each tortilla, and top with the Southwestern Slaw and chipotle pico de gallo. Add a dollop of Mexican crema or sour cream, fold in half, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Peter J]

Beautiful blend of spices and other flavors with a nice amount of tang. I used your recipe#222308 along with some smaller size tortillas so just adjusted the quantities a bit to suit two smaller tortillas per person which made them a great meal in itself.

 

[HeidiSue]

These were wonderful, I'd like them a little spicier. Maybe I'll put a serano in the marinade next time :) Thanks!!

 

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

Outstanding fish tacos! I found a similar recipe from an online video. It basically halved your recipe, using 1/2 tsp. more garlic and garlic. I used tilapia and the whole family enjoyed (and two of them dislike fish!). The recipe used shredded lettuce instead of cole slaw and that was delicious, too. The grilled tortillas were a nice touch. I served with buttered corn and cooked black beans. I am going to try and make these regularly. It's a great way to get "non-fish" eaters to partake! Thanks Sharon, for posting. Roxygirl

 

[Zetty66]

This seasoning smells really good but needs just a bit more punch of flavor for me. It covers the "fish" taste completely which my fish-shy husband loved. I served it with shredded cabbage, sour cream, and Baja Fresh's pico de gallo--could have used a little more liquid so it wasn't too dry. Thanks, Sharon, I'll try it again.

 

[JillAZ]

Excellent fish tacos! I prefer grilled ones to fried and these are delicious. The seasoning blend is right on! I served with flour and corn tortillas, shredded cabbage and salsa. Yummy!