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Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos

[heart_this] · Jun 2, 2011 · 28 Comments

Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos

These chili and lime fish tacos are a great light and healthy change from regular tacos.

I was craving some Mexican food and keeping to my desire to try to get more fish in my diet, I decided that fish tacos would be the perfect fix! Although battered and fried, crispy fish tacos are always good, I often like to keep things on the healthier side, so grilling the fish is the perfect alternative. White fish is often flaky when cooked which can make it difficult to grill but I find that tilapia generally holds up well so it is my fish of choice for grilled fish tacos.

Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos
There are many different ways that you can season your fish for tacos but I always find myself coming back to the ever so simple chipotle and lime marinade. The lime keeps things nice and bright and fresh and chipotle adds both spicy heat and some smokiness to the fish which is really nice. Once you have slathered the marinade onto the fish, you can let it marinate at room temperature while you make the condiments for your tacos and by the time you are done you can throw the fish on the grill, remembering to be gentle with it when you turn it over. Depending on what you prefer, you can either shred the fish completely or you can just cut it into large chunks for your tacos.

Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos
Besides the tortillas and the fish you can add whatever you desire to the tacos. Since I was keeping things on the lighter side I went with some shredded cabbage, pico de gallo , a cilantro infused sour cream and avocado with lime slices on the side. You could also add things like salsas , guacamole , refried beans or your favourite cheeses such as queso fresco, cheddar, jack, etc. No matter what you top these chipotle and lime fish tacos with, you will certainly enjoy them!

Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos

Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4

These chili and lime fish tacos are a great light and healthy change from regular tacos.

ingredients
  • 1 pound white fish such as tilapia, cod, etc.
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 lime, juice
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 (4 inch) corn tortillas
directions
  1. Marinate the fish in the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper for 10-20 minutes.
  2. Grill the fish over medium-high heat until cooked, about 4-6 minutes per side. The fish will be cooked when it flakes easily and it is no longer translucent.
  3. Flake the fish and servive in tortillas garnished with your favourite toppings.
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Comments

  1. Da & Mer says

    June 2, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Delicioso!! una estupenda receta!
    Saludos Da & Mer

    Reply
  2. vanillasugar says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:45 am

    i am always in the mood for a good fish taco. They are hard to find around the northeast so i have to make my own. love love these kevin!

    Reply
  3. Mia says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:12 am

    I adore fish tacos. Like you, I usually opt for grilled rather than fried fish. This is a must try. Looks great.

    I'd be interested in checking out the link for the chili powder.

    Reply
  4. ~Bee says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:21 am

    I still have never made fish tacos. I feel like my first attempt will definitely be the crispy kind, but I'm sure having a good healthy version is beneficial to have 🙂

    Reply
  5. Twin Tables says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:22 am

    I am seriously obsessed with fish tacos. I want them every day. That is what happens when you live by the ocean I think!

    Reply
  6. Suzanne says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:36 am

    Yum, this dish sounds delicious!

    Reply
  7. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:21 am

    Gourmet tacos! That choice of filling is mouthwatering.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  8. Jan says

    June 3, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Kevin they look so good! Love the combo.

    Reply
  9. Raquel.Erecipe says

    June 3, 2011 at 7:43 am

    I used to make fish tacos but most of the time i used tuna…and put lots of cheese and onions..wow i will try this chipotle lime fish taco this weekend

    Reply
  10. Joanne says

    June 3, 2011 at 9:24 am

    These sound like some fantastic tacos! Just bursting with chipotle lime flavor…which is a good thing!

    Reply
  11. Hungry as a bear says

    June 3, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Mmmm…perfect summer food!

    Reply
  12. Dawn says

    June 3, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    We make fish tacos all the time but I like the addition of the chipotle. I'll have to try this next time. Your previous recipe looks wonderful too. I need to try that for breakfast.

    Reply
  13. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Great idea for the warmer weather…

    I love fish tacos!

    Reply
  14. Amy says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    I love fish tacos and like to try news ways to flavor this fish. I almost always use tilapia and grill it as well.

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Where's the chipotle?

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    June 3, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    Just figured out what I'm making for dinner tonight!~Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  17. Foodafok says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    Wonderful presentation.

    Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    June 3, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    This looks great! I love the color on the fish.

    Reply
  19. Marguerite says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:02 am

    Hi Kevin! Great tacos and blog! Your recipes are FAB. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your nice comment.

    Reply
  20. carol-ine says

    June 4, 2011 at 3:09 am

    ooh. looks good. putting it on my list of things to make this summer.

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  21. carol-ine says

    June 4, 2011 at 3:09 am

    looks yummy. adding to my make during summer list!

    Reply
  22. Tanvi says

    June 4, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    These look great! I bet the flavors would transition nicely into a ceviche, as well.

    Reply
  23. Sandra says

    June 5, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Looks great! You made me realize I haven't made fish tacos in a while and I love them. Tilapia is my choice too…or basa works well.

    Sandra
    http://foodiemom-torontobites.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html

    Reply
  24. Recipe contests says

    June 8, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    I've never had a fish taco or something with chipotle on it that I didn't like. Combine the two together and I'm in heaven! In the past I've used tilapia or mahi mahi, which are both delicious. Great recipe.. I'll try it out next time my husband and I grill out.

    Take care,
    –Chelsey

    Reply
  25. Sara says

    June 9, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Made these for dinner last night – served with some pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream. Homemade refried black beans on the side. Sooooo delicious. My partner kept saying over and over – "I love these. This is such a good recipe. These are amazing. We should have this again." Thanks for the recipe and inspiration!

    Reply
  26. acketon says

    July 10, 2011 at 1:05 am

    These were delicious. I can't grill at my apartment so I had to pan fry and sub some other chili powder & cayenne pepper for the chipotle powder that I was out of but they were delicious! Added some cabbage, sour cream, chopped cilantro, tomatoes and cheddar and served them with your lime & cilantro rice.

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  27. Ava says

    October 18, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    I adore these fish tacos! I knew I would because of the chipotle. It amazes me how many people have never had a fish taco! If you have not had one, try this recipe – you are sure to be a fish taco lover for sure!

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  28. [email protected] says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Hi Kevin,

    Just wanted to let you know I posted about the grilled fish today here:

    http://www.thelady8home.com/2012/09/10/green-cashew-rice-grilled-tilapia-with-balsamic-dressing/#more-1464

    Great recipe, I really enjoyed it.

    Reply

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