Grilled Southern Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw Recipe

Name: Grilled Southern Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 1 jalapeno, sliced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Juice of 1 lime; 1 1/2 pounds halibut, skinless; Olive oil, for greasing grates; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 16 to 20 (6-inch) corn tortillas; Cabbage Slaw, recipe follows; Lime wedges, for serving; Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving; 1/2 small head green cabbage, cored; 1/4 red onion; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 chipotle, packed in adobo, finely chopped; Juice of 1/2 lime; 1 tablespoon honey; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup buttermilk
1 jalapeno, sliced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Juice of 1 lime
1 1/2 pounds halibut, skinless
Olive oil, for greasing grates
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 to 20 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Cabbage Slaw, recipe follows
Lime wedges, for serving
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
1/2 small head green cabbage, cored
1/4 red onion
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1 chipotle, packed in adobo, finely chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Add buttermilk, jalapeno, smoked paprika, 1/2 the lime juice, salt, and pepper to a large resealable zip top bag.
2
Add the halibut and let marinate for 30 minutes.
3
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4
Once hot, brush the grill grate with some olive oil.
5
Remove the fish from the marinade and grill the fish 4 minutes per side, about 8 minutes total.
6
Remove to a plate and break the fish into chunks.
7
Sprinkle with lime juice and a touch more salt.
8
Grill corn tortillas until warm and soft and they have a few charred marks.
9
To assemble the tacos, place a nice spoonful of the fish onto the center of a warmed tortilla.
10
Top with the Cabbage Slaw.
11
Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro leaves.
12
Using a large holed grater attachment for a food processor, shred the cabbage and red onion.
13
Add to a large serving bowl with the chopped cilantro.
14
Mix the sour cream, chipotle, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
15
Add the dressing to the grated cabbage.
16
Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours before serving

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup buttermilk, 1 jalapeno, sliced, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, Juice of 1 lime, and more.

Yes, Grilled Southern Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw 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.

Grilled Southern Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

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