Jul 13 2026
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Grilled Fish Taco Recipe

Inspired by Garcia's Méxican Restaurant
Time45m
Serves2

Two corn tortillas, grilled tilapia, tomatillo mayo, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro; salsa de pifia.

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Fish

Tomatillo Mayo

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Tomatillo Mayo

  1. 1

    Make the Tomatillo Mayo

    In a blender or food processor, combine tomatillos, mayonnaise, garlic, and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.

Grilling the Fish

  1. 2

    Prepare the Tilapia

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and lime juice. Add the tilapia fillets and coat evenly. Let marinate for about 15 minutes.

  2. 3

    Grill the Fish

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated tilapia for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through and flaky.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 4

    Warm the Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or grill for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 5

    Assemble the Tacos

    Place a grilled tilapia fillet on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo mayo, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, and pineapple salsa.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Serve the tacos immediately with extra lime wedges on the side if desired.

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