Grilled Fish Tacos Spicy Mayo (Print Version)

Grilled fish, zesty mayo, and pico de gallo fill warm tortillas for a Mexican-inspired handheld meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper

→ Pico de Gallo

05 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
06 - 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
09 - Juice of 1 lime
10 - Salt, to taste

→ Spicy Mayo

11 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
12 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce or Sriracha
13 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

→ Tacos

14 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
15 - Shredded cabbage or lettuce (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Coat the white fish fillets with olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Grill or cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
02 - Combine diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Stir to blend flavors and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, and fresh lime juice until smooth.
04 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Distribute grilled fish evenly among tortillas, top with pico de gallo, drizzle with spicy mayo, and add shredded cabbage or lettuce if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fast and weeknight friendly gets dinner on the table in 30 minutes
  • Balanced flavors from savory fish to punchy salsa to a cool creamy sauce
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably already have at home
  • Versatile for gatherings and perfect for customizing with favorite toppings
02 -
  • High in protein and packed with veggies
  • Customizable for gluten free and dairy free diets
  • Leftovers are delicious flaked over salads or stuffed in wraps
03 -
  • Never flip the fish until it has released from the grill or pan on its own that is the cue for perfect sear
  • If you want extra boldness toast your chili powder in the oil for a few seconds before brushing onto the fish
  • A little prep station with all toppings set out makes taco night interactive and fun everyone builds their own perfect combo

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