Baja Fish Tacos

A healthier fish taco, these Baja Fish Tacos have grilled flaky white fish, a creamy avocado sauce, and a tangy white mayo sauce. My idea of a perfect taco night!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 500kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

Fish:

4 (6-8 oz each) firm white fish fillets (mahimahi, tilapia, cod, etc)
olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
juice of 1 lime

Avocado Sauce:

Flesh of 2 medium-ripe avocados
juice of 2 limes
handful of fresh cilantro leaves
pinch of cayenne pepper

Tangy Mayo Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1½ tablespoons water

Tacos

12 (6-inch) soft flour tortillas
1 small head purple cabbage shredded
2 medium tomatoes diced
4 green onions thinly sliced
cilantro

Instructions

Make the fish:

Preheat a grill to high. Drizzle fish on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4 (6-8 oz each) firm white fish fillets, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper
Grill the fish for 5-7 minutes per side, or until opaque. Remove the fish from the grill and drizzle the lime juice over the top. Use a fork to break the fish into pieces.
juice of 1 lime

Make the avocado sauce:

In a small food processor or blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, cilantro and cayenne. Process until smooth, adding more lime juice to thin out if desired.
Flesh of 2 medium-ripe avocados, juice of 2 limes, handful of fresh cilantro leaves, pinch of cayenne pepper

Make the tangy mayo sauce:

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and water and stir until smooth
½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1½ tablespoons water

Make the tacos:

If desired, lightly char the tortillas on a grill, gas stove or in a dry cast iron skillet. Spread some of the avocado sauce down the center of the tortilla, then place some of the fish down on top of the sauce. Top with cabbage, tomatoes and green onions. Drizzle with the mayo sauce. Add more cilantro to the top, if desired.
12 (6-inch) soft flour tortillas, 1 small head purple cabbage, 2 medium tomatoes, 4 green onions, cilantro

Notes

very slightly adapted from Recipes Every Man Should Know

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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