Best Grilled Tequila Lime Fish Tacos Recipes

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GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH LIME SLAW



Grilled Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
3/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds skinless grouper or other firm white fish, halved crosswise
8 corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro, Mexican crema and salsa verde, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss the slaw mix, red onion, lime juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Preheat a grill to medium. Oil the grates. Mix the cayenne with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; rub all over the fish. Grill until well marked on the bottom and the fish releases easily from the grill, about 6 minutes. Flip and grill until cooked through, 4 to 6 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice or flake the fish.
  • Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm on the grill, about 4 minutes.
  • Divide the fish among the warm tortillas. Top with the slaw, cilantro, crema and salsa verde. Serve with lime wedges.

TEQUILA-LIME MAHI MAHI TACOS



Tequila-Lime Mahi Mahi Tacos image

Mild mahi Mahi takes on the flavors of our zesty marinade.

Provided by Larraine Perri

Categories     Tequila     Citrus     Fish     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Summer     Healthy     Self     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
3 tablespoons tequila
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lb mahimahi
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 3/4 teaspoons honey, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons 2 percent milk
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
8 corn tortillas (6 inches each)
1/2 firm-ripe avocado, thinly sliced
2 limes, quartered

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine 3 tablespoons lime juice, tequila, 1 tablespoons cilantro, garlic and cumin. Add fish, seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate, turning once, 1 hour. In a bowl, combine vinegar, oil, 2 teaspoons honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add cabbage; toss well. In another bowl, combine sour cream, milk, zest, remaining 1 tbsp juice, remaining 3/4 teaspoon honey and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat grill. Remove fish from marinade; season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill, turning once, until just cooked through and lightly charred, 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; coarsely chop. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro into slaw. Grill tortillas, turning once, 30 seconds per side. To assemble, spoon 1 tablespoon sour cream mixture in center of each tortilla. Divide fish, slaw and avocado among tortillas. Garnish with lime wedges.

TEQUILA TACOS



Tequila Tacos image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2/3 cup tequila, preferably blanco, divided
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 limes, zested and juiced, divided, rinds reserved
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound flank steak, trimmed and julienned on the bias
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup white vinegar
8 whole-grain taco-sized tortillas (Chef s Note: flour or corn tortillas are acceptable)
2 cups Taco Slaw, recipe follows
3/4 cup small diced white onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup grated Cotija cheese
1 carrot, grated
1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped jalapenos (Chef s Note: pickled jalapenos are optional)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/3 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a nonreactive bowl, combine 1/3 cup of the tequila, the soy sauce, the zest and juice of 1 lime, the cumin, and freshly cracked black pepper. Add the steak to the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate it for no longer than 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl combine the remaining lime zest, lime juice and sour cream. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Strain the steak from the marinade. Pour the marinade into small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Let it simmer until it reduces by a third, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the steak and cook until it barely starts to brown. Switch off the heat, then add the marinade reduction, the white vinegar, and the remaining tequila.
  • Prepare the taco shells, either by frying or heating in an oven.
  • For service, rub the shells with the reserved lime rinds. Add the some of the beef, taco slaw, sour cream and onions to each taco. Garnish with the cilantro and Cotija cheese. Serve and enjoy!
  • Prepare all the vegetables and add to a large bowl. Season them with the salt and pepper and add the vinegar. Toss to combine.

TEX WASABI'S KOI FISH TACOS



Tex Wasabi's Koi Fish Tacos image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon tequila
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces cod or firm white fish, cut in 1-inch pieces
Sixteen 8-inch corn tortillas
Canola oil
4 ounces tempura flour
8 ounces prepared tempura batter made with cold water
6 ounces panko bread crumbs
1 cup shredded white cabbage
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion
Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
Tequila Lime Aioli, recipe follows
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 red onion, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons premium tequila
1 lime, juiced
8 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine lime juice, tequila, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly. Add the fish and toss to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Warm tortillas on grill or pan. Cover with a towel to keep warm.
  • In a medium Dutch oven, heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove fish from marinade, shake off excess, dredge in tempura flour, and dunk in cold tempura mixed batter. Roll in panko bread crumbs, pressing panko onto fish. One by one add fish to oil, making sure to keep the fish pieces separated. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Mix cabbage, cilantro and onion. Stack 2 tortillas; place 1/8th of fish on top of each, and top with cabbage mixture, Pico de Gallo, and Tequila Lime Aioli. Serve immediately.
  • In a bowl, mix all ingredients, season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to meld.
  • In small bowl, combine all ingredients and chill for 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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