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Fresh Cilantro Lime Grilled Fish Tacos

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These fresh cilantro lime grilled fish tacos offer a quick, flavorful meal with smoky grilled fish, zesty lime, and herbaceous cilantro, perfect for casual entertaining or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi), skin removed and cut into taco-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or crunchy slaw mix
  • 1/2 cup diced ripe avocado (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)
  • Fresh lime wedges (for serving)
  • Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt mixed with lime zest and juice for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the fish: Place fish pieces in the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375°F/190°C).
  4. Lightly oil the grill grates or pan. Grill fish pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until fish flakes easily and has grill marks.
  5. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm wrapped in a kitchen towel.
  6. Assemble tacos: Place grilled fish on tortillas, top with shredded cabbage, diced avocado if using, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Add lime-infused sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
  7. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Notes

Do not over-marinate the fish to avoid mushy texture; 15-20 minutes is ideal. Oil the grill grates instead of the fish to prevent sticking. Flip fish only once for best results. Let fish rest briefly after grilling to redistribute juices. Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them pliable.

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