Grilled Fish Tacos

Submitted by gailanng

"Tilapia may be substituted, but it's difficult to grill without a grill basket. In the last few 10-15 seconds, warm the tortillas on the grill. The fish may, also, be prepared stovetop by frying the fish in a little olive oil or butter."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 21
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Adobo-Rubbed Fish

• 4 teaspoons chili powder (ancho, chipotle or New Mexico)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 lbs mahi-mahi halibut (skinned if necessary and cut into 4 portions) or 2 lbs tilapia fillets (skinned if necessary and cut into 4 portions)

• Coleslaw

• 1⁄4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 3 cups finely shredded red cabbage or 3 cups green cabbage
• 12 flour or 12 corn tortillas, warmed
• sliced avocado (optional garnish)

directions

1. To prepare coleslaw: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, lime zest, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; mix until smooth and creamy. Add cabbage and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use and may be made up to 4 hours ahead.
2. To prepare fish: Combine chili powder, lime juice, oil, cumin, onion powder, garlic power, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub adobo rub all over fish. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes for the fish to absorb the flavor.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack or use a grilling basket (which works best due to the tenacity of fish sticking to the grill). Grill the fish until it is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to a platter and separate into large chunks.
4. Serve the tacos family-style by passing the fish, tortillas, coleslaw and taco garnishes separately.