These grilled fish tacos are my take on the fish tacos we’ve enjoyed while traveling to beach towns where the fish is fresh, the tortillas tender, and the salsa light and flavorful. Plus, just 10 customizable ingredients and 30 minutes required! Let’s do this.
Origins of Fish Tacos
We didn’t invent the fish taco, but we’re so grateful to whoever did! It’s believed that coastal fisherman in Mexico enjoyed fish tacos for thousands of years before the dish eventually became popularized in Baja California. To take a deeper dive into the history of fish tacos, read more here and here.
Best Fish for Fish Tacos?
The best fish for fish tacos tends to be flaky, tender white fish, such as tilapia, snapper, grouper, cod, halibut, mahi-mahi, or black drum. We ended up going with mahi-mahi, which is incredibly light and flaky. Note: I also include some suggestions below for vegan alternatives. For seasoning, I kept things super simple with a little oil, salt, and chili powder. I also tested a batch rolled in fine cornmeal, which added a delightful crunch! Certainly optional but a fun variation for more texture. For those who don’t have a grill, you can just as easily cook inside using a grill pan like this one or just opt for a cast iron skillet.
Best Slaw for Fish Tacos?
For fish tacos that are seasoned with a little spice (such as chili powder), it’s nice to have a little acidity (such as lime) and sweetness (such as pineapple) to balance out the flavors. So we mixed up some chopped pineapple, onion, cilantro, cabbage, and lime juice. You could easily sub mango for the pineapple, or throw in a jalapeño or serrano pepper for some more heat. Or, in a pinch, just whip up a simple pico de gallo. You could also try this quick, creamy avocado slaw! We hope you LOVE these tacos! They’re: SimpleSavory-sweetFreshCustomizableSatisfying& Delicious These tacos would make the perfect meal when you need something fresh and satisfying on the table fast. They’re ideal for summer and pair beautifully with Garlicky Guacamole and Plantain Chips, 5-Ingredient Ginger Beer Margaritas, and 1-Pot Mexican Pinto Beans.
More Taco Recipes
Into tacos? Be sure to check out our Crunchy Avocado Tacos, Smoky Portobello Butternut Squash Tacos, Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Romesco, Spicy Black Bean Plantain Tacos, and Roasted Vegetable Tacos with Chimichurri! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
