Grilled Fish Tacos
Grilled Fish Tacos make a spectacular, interactive meal that’s healthy to boot! Add your favorite toppings and dig in for a delightful meal.
The Best Fish Tacos Recipe can be customized. Use your favorite white fish, toppings, and sauces. The options are endless.
Why You’ll Love this Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe
- It’s much more economical to make fish tacos at home than to order them at a restaurant.
- You can use your favorite white fish and toppings.
- Grill, roast or saute your fish depending on what’s easiest for you.
When I mentioned we were having fish tacos for dinner, Nick let out an expected groan. I reassured him that I was using a mild-tasting fish…and he responded, “But does it smell like fish when it’s cooking?” Uh, well, yes, it does. Nick was the toddler who asked for “mo’ fish” when his grandpa gave him a sample of pickled herring…what happened here????
We’ve been supplementing our dog, Lambeau’s, kibble with canned salmon to ease her arthritic joints. Apparently, the fragrance wafting from the can may have caused all my children to swear off seafood for life!! I was hoping to change the direction of their thinking with this fish tacos recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Kind of Fish is Best for Fish Tacos?
A white fish that flakes well is ideal. I’ve used tilapia and mahi mahi. Halibut, cod, and sea bass are all tasty options. Salmon and shrimp can also be used.
What Should You Serve with Fish Tacos?
Jalapeno Poppers, Street Corn Salad, Rice, and Guacamole are all delicious sides to go along with these tacos. Also, make sure to have condiments available including fresh lime wedges, salsa, sour cream, sriracha, etc.
Are Fish Tacos Healthy?
Yes, the fish is high in protein and good fats, plus grilling instead of frying makes it quite healthy. If you overload your tacos with cheese, sour cream, etc. the calories will add up, so be mindful if you’re watching your diet.
What to Do with Leftover Fish Tacos?
Possibly better than the fish tacos recipe was the yummy salad I created from the leftovers. I tossed the veggie toppings together as the base, topped with the fish, and mixed the salsa and lime mayo for a fabulous dressing.
Tips for Making Fish Tacos
- Choose a nice white fish. There are many options. You can chop or flake it into bite-sized pieces once it’s cooked.
- Use the marinade as written or add a little spice by adding chili powder, cumin, and/or smoked paprika before you cook your fish.
- I roasted my mahi-mahi, but it can be cooked in a skillet, air fryer, on a grill pan, or on your outdoor grill. Fish tends to stick on the grill so make sure to oil your grill pan or the grates on your gas or charcoal grill.
- Use your favorite type of tortillas. Corn, flour, or whole wheat all work well.
- Heat your tortillas before serving. They can be wrapped in foil and placed in the oven until warm or briefly grilled or pan-fried.
- Tweak the toppings to reflect your tastes. Diced tomatoes, crumbled cotija, or queso fresco are also tasty options.
- Well, I got opposition all around but for you fish lovers, these Grilled Fish Tacos were incredibly delicious! Even though I had to give up the idea of firing up our charcoal grill due to the one inch of ice and 4 inches of snow covering it, my cast iron grilled pan did nicely.
And possibly better than the fish tacos recipe was the yummy salad I created from the leftovers. I tossed the veggies together, topped them with the fish, and mixed the salsa and lime mayo for a fabulous dressing.
You May Also Like:
- Garlic Butter Baked Salmon from Diethood
- Easy Glazed Salmon
- Soft Shell Salmon Tacos
- Shrimp Fajitas
- Sea Bass with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers
- Easy Smoked Salmon Dip
- More Seafood Recipes
Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe
Marinated and grilled fish served with all the taco fixings!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5 tablespoons lime juice, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Mexican if you have it
- 1 pound white fish, like halibut, mahi mahi, talapia
- Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Corn or flour tortillas
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced (or use guacamole)
- 1/2 small head of cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- Tomato salsa of your choice
- Red bell pepper strips, optional
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix 1 cup onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, oil, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
- Season fish with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Spread half the onion mixture over the bottom of a glass baking dish. Place fish over the onion mixture and top with the rest of the mixture.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Turn and marinate the other side for 30 minutes.
- Whisk mayonnaise, milk, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice in a bowl.
- Brush the grill or grill pan with oil. Heat to medium-high heat. Grill fish till just opaque when the center is exposed, about 3-5 minutes per side. Grill tortillas till slightly charred, if desired.
- Coarsely chop fish and place on serving dish with remaining onions and cilantro, avocados, salsa, lime wedges, and lime mayonnaise.
Notes
Adapted from Bon Appetit
Calories will vary depending on how much of the toppings you use.
May use guacamole instead of sliced avocados.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 938Total Fat: 74gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 60gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 697mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 11gSugar: 10gProtein: 37g
Two above photos circa 2011
33 Comments on “Grilled Fish Tacos”
Lizzy-I’m not a serious candidate for fish tacos, but the way you have all the fresh ingredients so neatly in a perfect line-up, and grilling the Tilapia, which by the way I love; why not?…I will certainly make this, since I make Tilapia at leas once a week, and so does Lora!
You’re blog is always the perfect solution, what to make for dinner, or dessert!
Thanks for sharing, my sweet friend!
Lizzie
Monet, thank you, too!!!
Yummy C, hope you try these 🙂
Thanks, Sandra!
Dulce Dough, thank you!
Ang, glad to know there are other picky husbands out there 😉
Ha! This is so my husband, and my mom. I don’t like my house smelling of fish, but if it’s fresh enough and you have a good vent it shouldn’t be to bad. Plus, when it looks and probably tastes this good. It really doesn’t matter.
I have never had fish tacos, but these sound really good!
I ADORE fish tacos, and I loved seeing all the fresh ingredients that went into your meal. Thank you for sharing…and for your kind words on my blog today. I hope you are having a happy and warm night!
Thank you, Amy, Drick, and Amber!
I could have used another couple avocados, Amy…so good!
Drick, the mayo was outstanding~
I was a newby to fish tacos, too, Amber…hope you get a chance to make some in your kitchen~
I had fish tacos for the first time this past year, and I loved them! I’ve not attempted to make my own though, so this recipe would be a great way to start:)
too bad you couldn’t grill outside, but I can tell these were just great… very nice recipe with the citrus, the lime mayo is interesting too
LOL, Steph…this diversion is to ensure that my skinny chick pants still fit 😉
Thanks, Lee…Seana gave me this recipe 🙂
My parents were eating fish tacos in the 80’s…and I thought they sounded strange. I finally had fabulous ones in San Diego…and, since then, I love trying the grilled version at various restaurants.
Thanks, everyone for your nice comments!
Creating Amzaing Meals, I’m so happy you enjoyed the cookies! Looking forward to seeing your fish taco recipe~
Yum! And, I just bought a bag of frozen tilapia!
Never had fish tacos, does sound odd to me but I would so try it, the pics make it more then appetizing.
Love love love fish tacos!! Can’t get enough whether they are grilled or fried. These looks scrumptious 🙂
Love fish tacos, with grilled fish as opposed to fried. This recipe sounds very good.
This makes me seriously hungry!
Mmmm, fish tacos are the best (when the fish is grilled in my opinion). These look lovely and I can’t wait to try them out.
LOL, Bo…it is pretty intense! Thanks for stopping by…
The smell of canned salmon would make anyone swear off seafood…good thing fresh is nothing like the canned stuff! Love fish tacos!