Name: Tropical Fish Tacos with Citrus Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) white fish (cod, halibut, mahi-mahi, or tilapia); 1 tbsp Persian Lime Olive Oil; ½ tbsp Grapefruit White Balsamic; 1 tsp chili powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 3 cups shredded green cabbage; 1 cup shredded purple cabbage; 2 tbsp Persian Lime Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Grapefruit White Balsamic; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; ¼ tsp sea salt; Optional: ¼ plain yogurt or mayo; 8 small corn tortillas; 1 avocado, sliced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges for serving

Tropical Fish Tacos with Citrus Slaw

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Cuisine

Mexican-American

Author:

Nelson Olive Oil Co

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

420

Fresh, vibrant, and full of citrus flavour, these Tropical Fish Tacos feature a zesty slaw made with Persian Lime Olive Oil and Grapefruit White Balsamic. A light and refreshing meal perfect for taco night.

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Ingredients

For the Fish

1 lb (450g) white fish (cod, halibut, mahi-mahi, or tilapia)
1 tbsp Persian Lime Olive Oil
½ tbsp Grapefruit White Balsamic
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the Citrus Slaw

3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
2 tbsp Persian Lime Olive Oil
2 tbsp Grapefruit White Balsamic
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ tsp sea salt
Optional: ¼ plain yogurt or mayo

For Assembly

8 small corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges for serving

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Directions

1. Marinate the Fish:
In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the fish and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Make the Slaw:
Combine both cabbages in a bowl. Add the olive oil, balsamic, lime juice, and salt. Toss well and refrigerate while preparing the fish.
3. Cook the Fish:
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until flaky. Remove from heat and break into large chunks.
4. Warm Tortillas:
Heat tortillas for about 30 seconds per side in a dry skillet.
5. Assemble:
Fill each tortilla with fish, citrus slaw, avocado slices, and cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Recipe Note

Best For

☀️ Summer dinners
🌮 Taco nights
🍹 Patio entertaining

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