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Quick Grilled Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Quick Grilled Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw for a Flavorful Feast

Delicious Quick Grilled Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw ready in 30 minutes, perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Fish Marinade
  • 1 lb firm white fish (Mahi Mahi or Cod)
  • ¼ cup olive oil can substitute vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice fresh is best
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
For the Assembly
  • 8 corn tortillas gluten-free
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrot grated
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt optional
  • 1 tbsp honey can substitute maple syrup
For the Toppings
  • ¼ cup cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • Grater

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and taco seasoning. Add the fish and let marinate for 20-30 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, honey, lime zest, and salt. Add shredded cabbage and grated carrot, toss well, and refrigerate.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Warm corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
  4. Brush the grill grates with olive oil and grill the marinated fish for 3-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  5. Let the fish rest, then flake it into large pieces and squeeze fresh lime juice over it.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing cabbage slaw on warmed tortillas, topping with flaked fish and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftover grilled fish in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Keep slaw separate to prevent sogginess.

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