Grilled Amberjack Tacos Recipe

Name: Grilled Amberjack Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds amberjack fillets (3/4 inch thick); 1/3 cup lime juice; 1 tablespoon tequila; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 large sweet red peppers; Vegetable cooking spray; 6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices purple onion; 12 (8-inch) flour tortillas; 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 3/4 cup no-salt-added salsa; 3/4 cup nonfat sour cream

Servings: persons

1
Place fish in a heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Com- bine lime juice, tequila, and olive oil. Pour juice mixture over fish; seal bag, and shake until fish is well coated. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Remove fish from marinade, reserving marinade. Place marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2
Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes.
3
Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals (350u00b0 to 400u00b0). Place peppers and onion slices on rack; grill, covered, 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until tender, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Cut peppers into thin strips, and cut onion slices in half. Set aside; keep warm.
4
Place fish on rack; grill, covered, 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Cut fish into large chunks.
5
Spoon fish and vegetables evenly down center of each tortilla; top with lettuce, salsa, and sour cream. Roll up tortillas, and serve immediately.

1283

kcal

Calories

Fat

251

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds amberjack fillets (3/4 inch thick), 1/3 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon tequila, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Amberjack Tacos falls under the General 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.

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Grilled Amberjack Tacos

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