Prep Time::35 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Additional Time:: 6 hrs
Total Time:: 6 hrs 45 mins
Servings::6
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
Gather all ingredients.
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Prepare marinated fish: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, honey, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl until blended. Place tilapia in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the fish; cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
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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.
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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.
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Assemble tacos: Place fish pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cabbage, and cilantro; drizzle with dressing.
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To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.
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Recipe Tips
You can substitute mahi mahi for tilapia.
To bake fish, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 9 to 11 minutes. Assemble tacos according to directions.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.