Best Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Best Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 limes, zested; 1 cup packed cilantro leaves; 3 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 fluid ounces tequila; 1 pound tilapia fillets; 2 tablespoons Mexican crema, or to taste; 1/2 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; kosher salt to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed; 1/2 head shredded lettuce; 1 tomato, diced; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

2 limes, zested
1 cup packed cilantro leaves
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 fluid ounces tequila
1 pound tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons Mexican crema, or to taste
1/2 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1/2 head shredded lettuce
1 tomato, diced
1 lime, cut into wedges

1
Place lime zest, cilantro, garlic, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper in a small food processor bowl. Pulse until combined, about 20 seconds. Add tequila while mixture pulses.
2
Place tilapia fillets in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the garlic mixture and move fish around to coat each fillet. Let sit at room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Blend crema and chipotle pepper together in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt.
4
Heat an electric nonstick griddle to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5
Brush griddle with olive oil. Cook fillets until just opaque and easily flaked with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut fish into strips and place in tortillas with lettuce and tomatoes. Top with the chipotle crema and serve with lime wedges on the side.

652

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 limes, zested, 1 cup packed cilantro leaves, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Best Fish Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Fish Tacos

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