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Grilled Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Grilled Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw for a Fresh Dinner Twist

This recipe for Grilled Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw is a fresh and crowd-pleasing alternative to fast food.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 pound Firm White Fish (Mahi Mahi/Cod) Halibut or snapper can be used as alternatives.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended for flavor.
  • 1 Lime Juice Juice from 1 fresh lime.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly chopped is best.
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Cabbage (shredded) Coleslaw mix can be used.
  • 1 medium Carrot (shredded) Optional but adds color.
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Can be replaced with sour cream.
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Optional for creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with agave.
For the Tacos
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Warm them for pliability.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro For garnish.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Marinating and Preparing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and taco seasoning to create a marinade. Add the fish and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
  2. While the fish is marinating, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin for the slaw dressing. Stir in cabbage and carrot and let sit for 10 minutes.
Grilling
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill corn tortillas for 30 seconds on each side until warm.
  2. Brush the grill with oil, then grill the marinated fish for 3-5 minutes per side until opaque and flaky.
Assembling
  1. Flake the grilled fish into bite-sized pieces. Assemble the tacos with fish, slaw, and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover grilled fish in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep cabbage slaw separate to prevent sogginess.

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