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grilled fish tacos baja style

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Marsha Gardner
Florala, AL

Another great recipe my son brought back from his travels through Mexico, served with my Spanish Rice and a cold Mexican beer with a wedge of lime...yum.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled fish tacos baja style

  • MARINADE
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice, fresh
  • 2 tsp
    lime zest
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    honey
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    hot pepper sauce
  • DRESSING
  • 1 lb
    tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
  • 8 oz
    sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    adobo sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 2 tsp
    lime zest
  • 1/4 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • TOPPINGS
  • 3 md
    tomatoes, diced
  • 1 bunch
    cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 1 sm
    cabbage head, cored and slices
  • 8-10
    radishes, sliced
  • 1 sm
    red onion, diced
  • 2
    jalapenos, fresh, sliced
  • 2
    limes, cut into wedges
  • 10 oz
    package flour totillas

How To Make grilled fish tacos baja style

  • 1
    To make the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning, black pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl until blended. Place the tilapia in a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover, and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
  • 2
    To make the dressing, combine the sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning. Add salt, and pepper in desired amounts. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
  • 3
    Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat. Remove fish from marinade, drain off any excess and discard marinade. Grill fish pieces until easily flaked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
  • 4
    Assemble tacos by placing fish pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cilantro, and cabbage; drizzle with dressing. To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.

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