How to Make Best Fish Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to summer dining, nothing beats a delicious and refreshing fish taco. The combination of flaky, tender fish, crunchy vegetables, and zesty, tangy sauces makes for a perfect meal that is both light and flavorful. Whether you're serving them up at a backyard barbecue or enjoying them for a quick weeknight dinner, fish tacos are a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish that never fails to satisfy.

Our recipe for the Best Fish Tacos is a sure-fire hit that will have your taste bud...

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Ingredients

  • 2 limes, zested
  • 1 cup packed cilantro leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 fluid ounces tequila
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican crema, or to taste
  • ½ canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • ½ head shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 tacos

  • Place lime zest, cilantro, garlic, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper in a small food processor bowl. Pulse until combined, about 20 seconds. Add tequila while mixture pulses.
  • Place tilapia fillets in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the garlic mixture and move fish around to coat each fillet. Let sit at room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Blend crema and chipotle pepper together in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt.
  • Heat an electric nonstick griddle to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Brush griddle with olive oil. Cook fillets until just opaque and easily flaked with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut fish into strips and place in tortillas with lettuce and tomatoes. Top with the chipotle crema and serve with lime wedges on the side.
  • Nutrition

    322 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 833mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 591mg