grilled fish tacos

Name: Grilled Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## FISH RUB; 2 tablespoon(s) chipotle chili powder; 1/2 tablespoon(s) sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns); 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, or more to taste; ## CREAMY DILL SAUCE; 1/2 cup(s) light sour cream; 1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh dill, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) hot sauce, such as cholula®; ## TACO; 1 pound(s) halibut (substitute mahi mahi or orata); 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; fresh chives, chopped; slice(s) red cabbage, for garnish; slice(s) ripe avocado, for garnish; fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish; 1 lime wedge per taco

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Jul 7, 2019

It's a delicious way to enjoy fish by grilling it on the BBQ. This flavorful healthy meal can be enjoyed either as an appetizer or as a main course.

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Tacos filled with crema and cilantro on a taco server with lime wedges.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 6 Min

method Barbecue

yield 8 tacos

Ingredients

FISH RUB
2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder
1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
CREAMY DILL SAUCE
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as cholula®
TACO
1 pound halibut (substitute mahi mahi or orata)
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
fresh chives, chopped
slice red cabbage, for garnish
slice ripe avocado, for garnish
fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
1 lime wedge per taco

How To Make grilled fish tacos

Step 1

For fish rub; mix all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.

Step 2

For creamy dill sauce; whisk all ingredients in a bowl, cover and transfer to the fridge
Step 3

Rinse fish under cold water and pat dry. Brush the top of fish with canola oil, and sprinkle with *Fish Rub, covering the entire surface on both sides. Let stand for 5 to 7 minutes while starting BBQ.
Step 4

When it reaches 500ºF, brush grill with oil. Place fish, close lid and grill 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side depending of the thickness or until cooked.
Step 5

Remove from heat and shred fish with 2 forks into large chunks. Grill tortillas over direct heat until slightly charred and just warm, about 10-15 seconds per side.
Step 6

Divide fish amount tacos. Sprinkle chives, then garnish with red cabbage and sliced avocado. Spoon dill cream sauce and finish with chopped cilantro
Step 7

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