Margarita Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Margarita Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces tequila; Zest and juice of 1 lime; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seafood seasoning; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 4 (6-to 8-ounce) mahimahi or halibut fillets; 1 small to medium red onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 8 to 10 tomatillos, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; Salt and pepper; 1 small ripe avocado; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 generous tablespoon honey; Cooking spray; 8 soft flour tortillas; 1/2 small white or red cabbage, shredded

Servings: persons

2 ounces tequila
Zest and juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Old Bay seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 (6-to 8-ounce) mahimahi or halibut fillets
1 small to medium red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 to 10 tomatillos, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
Salt and pepper
1 small ripe avocado
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 generous tablespoon honey
Cooking spray
8 soft flour tortillas
1/2 small white or red cabbage, shredded

1
Combine the tequila with the lime zest and juice, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the Old Bay seasoning, and the chili powder.
2
Coat the fish in the dressing and heat a grill pan or outdoor grill.
3
While the grill heats, add the remaining tablespoon of oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Cook the onions and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, then add the chopped tomatillos, cumin, and jalapenos.
5
Season with salt and pepper, and cook to soften, 6 to 7 minutes more.
6
Put the tomatillo mixture in the food processor with the flesh of the avocado, lemon juice and zest, and honey.
7
Process until a thick salsa forms.
8
Transfer to a bowl.
9
Spray the grill with cooking spray and cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
10
Place the soft tortillas over an open flame on a stove burner or grill to soften and char.
11
Wrap the fish, cabbage, and salsa inside the tortillas and serve.

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces tequila, Zest and juice of 1 lime, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon Old Bay seafood seasoning, and more.

Yes, Margarita 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.

Margarita Fish Tacos

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