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Awesome Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw in 30 minutes

Awesome Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw in 30 Minutes

Quick and flavorful grilled fish tacos paired with zesty chipotle slaw, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 pound Fish Fillets (cod, tilapia, mahi-mahi, or halibut)
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil For marinating
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Juice from fresh limes
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Chipotle Slaw
  • 2 cups Cabbage (Shredded)
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1-2 Minced Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice For flavor
  • to taste Honey Optional for sweetness
For Assembly
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Soft flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro For garnish
  • 2 Lime Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. 1. Prepare the Marinade: In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat fish fillets and let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Make the Chipotle Slaw: In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, and optional honey. Mix well and refrigerate.
  3. 3. Grill the Fish: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates and grill marinated fish for 3-5 minutes per side until flaky and golden. Let rest.
  4. 4. Warm the Tortillas: Grill tortillas for 30 seconds on each side until warm. Alternatively, use a dry skillet.
  5. 5. Assemble Tacos: Break grilled fish into chunks, fill tortillas, top with chipotle slaw, cilantro, and lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the fish marinate longer. Adjust chipotle spice level to preference. Warm tortillas for better texture.

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