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September 16, 2025
Best Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe
Best grilled fish tacos feature flavorful marinated fish fillets cooked on a hot grill until perfectly tender and flaky, then loaded with delicious toppings. This superior recipe creates restaurant-quality results through proper marination and grilling techniques that ensure maximum flavor penetration. The hot grill creates beautiful char while maintaining moist, flaky interior that makes these truly the best fish tacos you can make.
These grilled fish tacos are loaded with flavorful marinated fish fillets cooked on a hot grill until tender and flaky. Serve fish in tortillas and top with crunchy shredded cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, and a creamy homemade chipotle and lime dressing.
Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
Marinated Fish:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
Dressing:
1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
½ cup adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
Assembly:
1 (10 ounce) package tortillas
3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 limes, cut in wedges
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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To marinate the fish: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, honey, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper together in a bowl until blended. Place tilapia in a shallow dish; pour marinade over fish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
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To make the dressing: Combine sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, lime zest, seafood seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Set the grate 4 inches from the heat.
Remove fish from the marinade, drain off any excess and discard the marinade. Grill fish pieces until easily flaked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
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To assemble the tacos: Place fish pieces in the center of tortillas and top with desired amounts of tomatoes, cabbage, and cilantro; drizzle with dressing.
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To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.
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Cook’s Note
You can use mahi mahi, cod, or any firm white fish fillets instead of tilapia.
If you prefer to bake the fish, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 9 to 11 minutes. Assemble tacos according to directions.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 416 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 416 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 27% |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 644mg | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 23g | 45% |
| Vitamin C 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium 189mg | 15% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 751mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
