
Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe with Avocado Sauce
Grilled fish tacos with avocado sauce offer easy, quick preparation with simple ingredients that create a deliciously satisfying and healthy meal option. The grilled fish provides smoky flavor and firm texture while the creamy avocado sauce adds richness and cooling contrast. This straightforward recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something fresh and flavorful.

Easy, fairly quick, and simple to make grilled fish tacos with a tasty avocado sauce.
Ingredients
2 pounds mahi mahi fillets
4 ½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large avocado – peeled, pitted, and cubed
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped cilantro
nonstick cooking spray
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
3 cups shredded cabbage
3 medium limes, quartered
Directions
Rinse fish and pat dry; cut into four equal portions.
Mix 4 teaspoons chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dredge fish in the mixture, patting and dusting for even coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, mash avocado in another bowl. Add sour cream, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and mix until smooth.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat the inside of a grill basket with nonstick spray and place fish inside the basket.
Place the basket on the preheated grill and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and transfer fish to a plate. Break into bite-sized pieces.
Serve fish on warmed tortillas topped with shredded cabbage and a dollop of the avocado sauce. Plate with lime wedges.
Cook’s Note:
Tilapia or other white fish can be substituted for the mahi mahi.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
361 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 361 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 13g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
Sodium 642mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 27g | 54% |
Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
Calcium 81mg | 6% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 820mg | 17% |
* 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.