Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Grilled Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 2 tablespoons finely diced white onions; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, rubbed to a powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless white fish fillets; to serve; corn tortilla, warmed; diced avocados or smashed avocado, with; lime juice, and; salt; lime wedge; mango salsa (Mango Salsa); salsa, de chiles de arbol (recipe #297752) or bottled hot sauce; pico de gallo (Pico De Gallo)

Servings: persons

Marinade
2 tablespoons finely diced white onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, rubbed to a powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless white fish fillets
to serve
corn tortilla, warmed
diced avocados or smashed avocado, with
lime juice, and
salt
lime wedge
mango salsa (Mango Salsa)
salsa, de chiles de arbol (recipe #297752) or bottled hot sauce
pico de gallo (Pico De Gallo)

1
Combine all marinade ingredients. Cut the fish into several large pieces and add to the marinade.
2
Refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours (no longer or you'll have ceviche). Drain the fish and discard the marinade.
3
Half an hour before cooking, clean the grill thoroughly with a brush and wipe it down with an oil-dampened rag. Preheat the grill on high. Grill the fish until it is barely firm to the touch and opaque through the center. Do not overcook.
4
Remove to a platter and break into chunks to serve. Keep loosely covered.
5
To serve, hold a tortilla in your hand and add a spoonful of avocado. Add a few pieces of fish, a squeeze of lime, mango salsa; finish with the optional toppings.
6
Note: The fish may also be baked or sauteed.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 2 tablespoons finely diced white onions, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Fish Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

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