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Grilled Fish Tacos

6 servings, 2 tacos each

Time to completion: 
25 min

Ingredients

Chili-Rubbed Fish

  • 4 teaspoons chili powder, preferably made with New Mexico or ancho chiles
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 pounds mahi-mahi or Pacific halibut, 1/2-3/4 inch thick, skinned and cut into 4 portions

Coleslaw

  • ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cups finely shredded red or green cabbage
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed

Directions

  1. To prepare fish: Combine chili powder, lime juice, oil, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub chili rub all over fish. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes for the fish to absorb the flavor.
  2. To prepare coleslaw: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; mix until smooth and creamy. Add cabbage and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill grates or use a grilling basket. Grill the fish until it is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to a platter and separate it into large chunks.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • 333 calories
  • 31g protein
  • 30g carbohydrate
  • 5g fiber
  • 11g total fat

Credit:

Bruce Aidells  @ EatingWell.com

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