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Grilled Fish Tacos

Mix up your fresh fish routine with our simple and delicious fish tacos. You’ll love the spicy ancho pepper with lime juice and the refreshing change of pace.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Recipe by: Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD
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Grilled Fish Tacos topped with cabbage slaw

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz.) fillets tilapia
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chile
  • 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro divided
  • 3 cups shredded coleslaw mix
  • 4 corn tortillas warmed
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Mexican-style cheese
  • 1 avocado sliced

Instructions

  • Sprinkle tilapia with 1 Tbsp. lime juice. Rub with garlic powder and chile seasoning.
  • Heat skillet over medium heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and add tilapia. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily with fork. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. lime juice during last minute. Flake with fork into bite-size pieces.
  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp. lime juice and 1 Tbsp. cilantro. Add to coleslaw and gently fold all ingredients.
  • To serve, build tortillas with coleslaw, tilapia, cheese, 2 Tbsp. cilantro and avocado.
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