Description
Zesty grilled fish tacos blend Mexican coastal flavors with homemade spicy mayo and fresh pico de gallo. Crisp tortillas, perfectly charred fish, and tangy salsa create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 grams) white fish fillets (mahi-mahi, cod, halibut, or tilapia)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Bread:
- 8 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare fish by blotting moisture with paper towels, then delicately coat with olive oil and generously season with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper across both surfaces.
- Create zesty spicy mayo by whisking mayonnaise, sriracha, and fresh lime juice in a compact bowl. Refrigerate until serving time.
- Craft vibrant pico de gallo by combining diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Allow flavors to meld while preparing other components.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature (around 400°F). Cook fish for 3-4 minutes per side, ensuring exterior develops light char and interior becomes opaque and flaky.
- Quickly toast tortillas directly on grill grates for approximately 30 seconds per side, creating slight warmth and subtle grill marks.
- Gently break grilled fish into tender chunks and arrange on warm tortillas. Drizzle generously with prepared spicy mayo and scatter fresh pico de gallo over top.
- Garnish with additional lime wedges to enhance brightness and provide optional citrus enhancement for diners.
Notes
- Ensure fish is completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect sear and prevent steaming on the grill.
- Customize spice blend by adjusting ratios or swapping chili powder for smoked paprika for a deeper, smokier flavor profile.
- Choose firmer white fish like mahi-mahi or cod that holds up well to grilling without falling apart during cooking.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using corn tortillas and checking mayo ingredients for potential gluten-containing additives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg