Grilled Tilapia Tacos These grilled tilapia tacos are a recipe that I have perfected over a couple of years. They are traditional, wholesome, and a little spicy. Enjoy!
Ingredients
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Mix canola oil, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper for marinade together in a large bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes. Add tilapia fillets and marinate in the mixture for 30 minutes, up to 1 hour.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove fish from marinade and rub off remaining jalapenos and cilantro.
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Cook the marinated tilapia on the preheated grill until easily flaked with a fork, about 3 minutes per side.
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Mix Mexican crema and habanero hot sauce together in a small bowl.
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Shred cooked fish on a plate using 2 forks.
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Heat a skillet over high heat. Warm flour tortillas in the hot pan, about 20 seconds per side.
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Place a dab of habanero cream sauce on each tortilla. Place fish on top of cream sauce and add cabbage, red onion, green onions, and cilantro. Top tacos with salsa and a squeeze of lime juice.
Per Serving: 591 calories; protein 18.2g; carbohydrates 48.6g; fat 38g; cholesterol 49.2mg; sodium 1360.7mg. You can mix the marinade ingredients together a day in advance.