Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: Fish:; 1 1/2 pounds of cod/haddock fillets; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded chile; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon tequila; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; Cabbage slaw:; 4 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; White sauce:; 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed; sliced tomato, avocado, red onion, and lime wedges

Servings: persons

Fish:
1 1/2 pounds of cod/haddock fillets
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded chile
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon tequila
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Cabbage slaw:
4 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
White sauce:
1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
sliced tomato, avocado, red onion, and lime wedges

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Preparation
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Place the fillets in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt with remaining marinade ingredients through a food processor, and process until smooth. Pour cilantro mixture over the fillets, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
3
Prepare slaw and white sauce. Both really only require combining all ingredients and stirring around.
4
Prepare grill.
5
Remove fish from dish; discard marinade. Place fish on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

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

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fish:, 1 1/2 pounds of cod/haddock fillets, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, 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.

Fish Tacos

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