Best Marthas Fish Tacos Recipes

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MARTHA'S FISH TACOS



Martha's Fish Tacos image

We can't get enough barbecued fish at our house. This recipe can be made ahead and served cold, or you can eat it hot off the grill. It's fantastic either way! —Martha Benoit, Proctorsville, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large ears sweet corn, husked
1 teaspoon butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 haddock fillet (8 ounces)
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons taco sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
12 flour tortillas (8 inches)

Steps:

  • Spread corn with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally., Meanwhile, sprinkle fish with 1 teaspoon chili powder. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill fish, covered, over medium heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 7-9 minutes., Cool corn slightly; remove kernels from cobs. Place in a large bowl. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, red pepper, avocado, taco sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, cilantro, lime zest and the remaining chili powder., Drizzle remaining lime juice over fish; cut into 1/2-in. cubes., Add to corn mixture. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture over each tortilla. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

GRILLED GARLIC-LIME FISH TACOS



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Have ice-cold beer, a pitcher of margaritas, or freshly squeezed limeade on hand to serve with these fish tacos that make the perfect summer party food.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 8

Vegetable oil, for grill
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 1/4 pounds skinless, firm white-fleshed fish fillets, such as striped bass or cod (about 1 inch thick)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 corn tortillas, warmed or lightly toasted
Corn and Tomato Relish, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, and lime juice. Add fish and turn once to coat; let sit 5 minutes.
  • Remove fish from marinade, letting excess drip off. Season with salt and pepper and grill until flesh is opaque throughout, 12 minutes, flipping once. With a fork, break fish into large pieces and serve with tortillas and corn relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 30 g

FISH TACOS WITH CABBAGE AND LIME



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These healthy tacos are easy to prepare and filled with flavorful cilantro.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless, skinless tilapia fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
1 lime, half finely zested and juiced, half cut into wedges
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
12 corn tortillas
1/2 small head red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 small white onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. Pat fish dry with paper towels and gently coat with oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Broil until fish is browned on top and flesh is opaque throughout, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime zest and juice, and a few dashes hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Toast corn tortillas over a kitchen burner using tongs or wrap in parchment-lined foil and heat in oven, 5 minutes. Divide fish evenly among tortillas and top with cabbage, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime sour cream and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 36 g

FISH TACOS



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With simple ingredients, fish tacos are a light and easy meal. The creamy red-cabbage slaw can also be served on sandwiches or as a side for any Mexican dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 small red cabbage, thinly shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
4 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 jalapeno chile, halved lengthwise, one half minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound tilapia fillets (or other firm white fish), cut into 16 equal strips
8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sour cream and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Transfer half the mixture to another container; set aside for serving. Toss cabbage, scallions, and minced jalapeno with remaining sour-cream mixture. Season again with salt and pepper.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil and remaining jalapeno half over medium-high heat; swirl to coat bottom of pan. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. In two batches (starting with larger pieces), cook fish until golden brown on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Discard jalapeno.
  • Meanwhile, warm tortillas according to package instructions.
  • To make tacos, fill tortillas with slaw, fish, and fresh cilantro leaves. Drizzle with reserved sour-cream mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g

KID-FRIENDLY FISH TACOS



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Breaded fish sticks are a surefire kid-pleaser nestled inside a flour tortilla with sweet red pepper; serve with tartar sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 flour tortillas (6 inches in diameter)
3/4 pound flounder or sole fillets, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
2 large eggs, beaten with 1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
1/2 medium head green-leaf lettuce
Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Stir together breadcrumbs, cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a medium shallow bowl; set aside. Arrange tortillas on a baking sheet in overlapping rows; set aside.
  • Dip fish strips into egg mixture; then dredge them in breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat completely. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking. Fry fish strips until golden, about 1 minute per side. Transfer fish to baking sheet with tortillas; keep warm in oven.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a saute pan until hot but not smoking. Add bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Divide reserved fish, bell peppers, and lettuce among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.

MARGARITA FISH SOFT TACOS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ounces tequila
1 lime, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 (6 to 8-ounce) portions mahi mahi or halibut fillets
1 small to medium red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 to 10 tomatillos, peeled and coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 generous tablespoon honey
1 small ripe avocado, halved, seeded and flesh removed
Cooking spray
8 soft flour tortillas
1/2 small white or red cabbage, shredded

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tequila with the lime zest and juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, seafood seasoning, and chili powder. Coat the fish in the dressing.
  • Heat medium skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, japaleno and garlic. Saute for a couple of minutes or until the mixture begins to soften, then add the coarsely chopped tomatillos. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir in the cumin. Cook until the tomatillos soften, about 6 to 7 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully add the sauce to a food processor with the lemon zest and juice, honey and avocado. Process until it becomes a thick salsa. Transfer to a bowl and reserve.
  • Heat an outdoor grill or skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Add the fish and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Char the soft tacos over an open flame on a stove burner or grill to soften and char.
  • Serve the fish with tortillas alongside and top the fish with cabbage and salsa as you eat.

SEARED HALIBUT TACOS WITH GRAPEFRUIT-AVOCADO SALSA



Seared Halibut Tacos with Grapefruit-Avocado Salsa image

We're big fans of the way citrus pairs with creamy avocado. This colorful salsa would be equally at home with chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Ruby Red grapefruit, segmented and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 avocado, diced
2 tablespoons diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 halibut fillets (4 ounces each), skin removed
8 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Napa cabbage

Steps:

  • Make salsa: Combine grapefruit, avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Season halibut generously with salt and pepper and sear, undisturbed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until golden and flaky, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove and let cool slightly, then flake with a fork.
  • Toast tortillas over a gas burner, turning, until lightly charred, about 1 minute. Top with fish, salsa, and cabbage.

FISH TACOS WITH SPICY SLAW



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Chef Marcus Samuelsson shares this taco recipe, saying it's the freshest fish you can find that works the best and that you need a very hot grill for optimum success. Put the spicy slaw on top of each taco.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill
1 pound skinless firm, white fish fillets, such as cod or striped bass, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 small bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated, roughly chopped
3 jalapenos
Salt and pepper
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced small
3 napa cabbage leaves, shredded
1 small red onion, finely chopped
Smoky Seasoning Salt (see Cook's Notes)
8 corn tortillas, toasted
Lime juice, plus wedges for serving
Sliced avocado, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Combine fish, cilantro stems, and jalapenos. Coat with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill fish and jalapenos until fish is opaque throughout and jalapenos are charred and tender, about 5 minutes per side.
  • In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cabbage, and onion. Seed and finely chop 2 grilled jalapenos and add to bowl. Season to taste with seasoning salt and lime juice. Flake fish and divide among tortillas. Top with slaw and serve with cilantro leaves; remaining grilled jalapeno, thinly sliced; more seasoning salt; lime wedges; and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

FISH TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE AND RADISH SALAD



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Fish tacos often involve deep-frying and heavy sauces. But here, broiled tilapia is topped with a crunchy radish salad and zingy cilantro-lime sauce -- fresher and tastier!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch fresh cilantro (roots and thick stems removed)
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 bunch radishes (about 4 ounces), trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed, for less heat), minced
1 1/2 pounds skinless tilapia fillets (about 4)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. In a blender, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Blend until pureed. Set salsa aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, remaining tablespoon oil, radishes, scallions, and jalapeno; season with salt and pepper. Set radish salad aside.
  • Place tilapia on a rimmed baking sheet; season with coriander, salt, and pepper. Broil until opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes; break up into chunks.
  • Meanwhile, using tongs, hold tortillas over a gas flame until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds per side (or wrap stacked tortillas in damp paper towels, and microwave on high until warm and soft, about 1 minute). To assemble, fill tortillas with fish and radish salad; top with salsa verde and fold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 39 g

GRILLED FISH TACOS



Grilled Fish Tacos image

Light yet filling, flaky grilled halibut fillets are tucked into corn tortillas and topped with crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 halibut fillets (5 ounces each), skin removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 corn tortillas
2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Rub fillets with oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan over medium-high. Grill fish, flipping once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Flake fish into large pieces, discarding any bones.
  • Toast corn tortillas over a kitchen burner using tongs or wrap in parchment-lined foil and heat in oven, 5 minutes. Divide fish evenly among tortillas and top with cabbage, radishes, cilantro, and scallions. Season with salt. Serve with yogurt and lime wedges.

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