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grilled fish tacos

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

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.

yield 8 tacos
prep time 15 Min
cook time 6 Min
method Barbecue

Ingredients For grilled fish tacos

  • FISH RUB
  • 2 Tbsp
    chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground himalayan sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • CREAMY DILL SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    light sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    hot sauce, such as cholula®
  • TACO
  • 1 lb
    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

  • 1
    For fish rub; mix all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
  • 2
    For creamy dill sauce; whisk all ingredients in a bowl, cover and transfer to the fridge
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 6
    Divide fish amount tacos. Sprinkle chives, then garnish with red cabbage and sliced avocado. Spoon dill cream sauce and finish with chopped cilantro
  • 7
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCHnweXLBvY
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