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    Simple Grilled Fish Tacos

    February 18, 2021 by Kyle Leave a Comment

    Much of the cuisine of Mexico is fresh, grilled food: meats and fish and vegetables. Try these Simple Grilled Fish Tacos and enjoy a healthy dinner.

    Grilled fish taco with mango topping.

    When we think of Mexican cooking sometimes we think of heavy cheese dishes. In actuality, much of the cuisine of Mexico is fresh, grilled food: meats and fish and vegetables.

    I typically use cod for these simple grilled fish tacos. Other fish like halibut, mahi mahi, tilapia or snapper would also be good.

    The marinade of olive oil, garlic and lime juice is just the perfect addition of flavor! Some people like the fish breaded or fried but I prefer it grilled!

    It's so delicious to marinade the cod in olive oil, garlic and fresh lime juice.

    Probably one of the simplest meals you can prepare! I usually try to buy a filet that is not too thick so the fish will cook quickly.

    Even if you don't have the toppings we suggest, add some fresh vegetables or jarred salsa. I've even grilled the fish on the kitchen grill pan and added the fish to the top of a salad.

    Add this grilled fish to a salad or tortillas.

    Grilled food generally means healthy food. So throw some fish on the grill, mix up a couple batches of salsa, open the bag of chips and invite some friends to join you!

    This can be a simple lunch or dinner and your guests can assemble their own tacos!

    Grilled fish on a corn tortilla topped with corn salsa.

    Simple Accompaniments for Fish Tacos:

    • Delicious Corn Relish
    • Like Fruit? Then you will love this Mango Relish
    • or this Mango Papaya Salsa
    • Super Easy to make at home Salsa Verde
    • Also easy to prepare is Salsa Fresca
    • And.....Impress your guests and make homemade Tortillas!
    Add some corn salsa on top of the grilled fish and tortillas.
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    Simple Grilled Fish Tacos

    Much of the cuisine of Mexico is fresh, grilled food: meats and fish and vegetables. Try these Grilled Fish Tacos and enjoy a healthy dinner.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Course: Fish
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Keyword: fish tacos, grilled fish, Grilled Fish tacos
    Author: Kyle

    Ingredients

    • Vegetable oil , for grill
    • 1-2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1-2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1-2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 1 ¼ - 1 ½ pounds of skinless boneless firm white-fleshed fish fillet , (I used Cod) (about 1” thick)
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • Corn or flour tortillas, warmed or lightly toasted

    Topping Suggestions

    • Corn Relish
    • Mango Relish
    • Salsa Verde
    • Salsa Fresca
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    Instructions

    • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic and lime juice.
    • Add the fish to the bowl and turn once in the olive oil to coat and let sit for about 5 minutes.
    • Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
    • Remove the fish from the marinade and let excess drip off. Season with salt and pepper and grill about 6 minutes on each side until the flesh is opaque throughout.
    • With a fork, break the fish into large pieces and serve with tortillas and Mango or Corn Relish.

    Notes

    Gr8 Tips:
    The tortillas can be warmed on the grill , directly on the gas burner or in a heavy skillet for a few seconds on each side until browned in spots. Keep them warm wrapped inside a clean kitchen towel.
    Gr8 Serving Tip:
    Serve with Mango Relish, Corn Relish, Salsa Verde or Salsa Fresca and Homemade tortillas!
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