Best 6 Savory Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos Recipes

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Embrace the vibrant flavors of "Savory Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos" with our comprehensive guide. We'll tantalize your taste buds with an exploration of mouthwatering recipes that combine the zesty freshness of cilantro and the bright acidity of lime with succulent fish, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. Discover the art of selecting the perfect fish, from flaky white varieties to firm and flavorful options, ensuring a delightful texture in every bite. We'll delve into the secrets of creating a flavorful marinade that infuses the fish with irresistible aromatic herbs and spices, guaranteeing a burst of flavor in each succulent morsel.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HALIBUT FISH TACOS WITH CILANTRO SAVOY SLAW



Halibut Fish Tacos with Cilantro Savoy Slaw image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 limes
2 cloves garlic, quartered
1 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems (about 2 cups packed)
1 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems (about 2 cups packed)
1 bunch scallions, half coarsely chopped and half finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound skinless halibut fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks
4 cups packed finely shredded savoy cabbage (about 8 ounces)
2/3 cup sour cream
8 to 12 corn tortillas, warmed
Prepared salsa verde, for serving

Steps:

  • Finely grate the zest of one of the limes and add it to the bowl of a mini food processor. Squeeze in the juice of the lime and add the garlic, cilantro, coarsely chopped scallions, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt and pulse until roughly chopped. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon water and continue to pulse until the mixture becomes a chunky sauce.
  • Toss the halibut in a bowl with all but 1 tablespoon of the sauce and let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes while you prepare the cabbage and the sour cream.
  • In a large bowl, toss the remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro sauce with the cabbage, finely chopped scallions, the juice of the second lime, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, the juice of the remaining lime and a pinch of salt.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add about half of the fish, so the pieces are in a single layer, and cook, turning, until the fish is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes. Transfer the fish to a plate and cook the remaining fish with the remaining oil. Divide the fish among the tortillas and top with cabbage. Serve with the sour cream and salsa verde on the side.

EASY FISH TACOS WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING



Easy Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Dressing image

Easy fish tacos, grilled with an awesome marinade and great cilantro lime dressing. Use Asian slaw (from Wegmans), fresh salsa, and avocado to dress.

Provided by lynn25med

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 ½ teaspoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound mahi mahi fillets, diced
½ cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (8 ounce) package flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Combine oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, seafood seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper in a nonreactive bowl or large resealable zip-top bag. Add mahi mahi and marinate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • At the same time, combine yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro for dressing in a bowl. Chill overnight while fish marinates.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove mahi mahi from marinade and place on a grill pan; discard excess marinade. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning as needed, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve fish on warmed tortillas with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 625.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CILANTRO LIME FISH TACOS



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Flaky white fish, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro and lime topped with avocado. A fresh and flavorful way to spice up fish, tacos quick enough to make for a busy weeknight!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fish fillets (rinsed and pat dried (flounder, tilapia, etc))
1 tsp olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
4 garlic cloves (finely minced)
2 jalapeño peppers (chopped (seeds removed for less heat))
2 cups diced tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
3 tablespoons lime juice
kosher salt and pepper to taste
8 white corn tortillas
4 ounces 1 medium haas avocado, sliced
1 cup sliced cabbage
lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté onion until translucent about 4 to 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Mix well.
  • Place fish on the skillet and cook until the flesh starts to flake.
  • Add jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice. Sauté over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking up the fish with the spoon to get everything mixed well; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat tortillas on a skillet or directly over the flame of the burner a minute or 2 on each side to warm.
  • Serve a little over 1/4 cup of fish on each warmed tortilla topped with cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 3.5 g

HEALTHY FISH TACOS WITH CILANTRO SLAW



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Healthy fish tacos, almost too pretty to eat... but do it! Add some shredded cheese or extra peppers if you like.

Provided by Donna B McClure

Time 3h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into strips
½ cup lime juice
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 teaspoon chipotle-flavored hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey powder
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅔ cup shredded green cabbage
⅔ cup shredded red cabbage
⅔ cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
4 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine tilapia strips and 1/2 cup lime juice in a glass container. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Combine yogurt, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, hot sauce, and salt for spicy dressing in a blender or food processor; pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
  • When ready to cook the tilapia, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove tilapia from the lime juice and shake off excess. Place in a small baking dish. Discard the remaining lime juice.
  • Whisk 1/3 cup lime juice, honey powder, avocado oil, cumin, and paprika for honey-cumin sauce together in a small bowl. Pour over tilapia to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare slaw: Combine green and red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro in a bowl. Remove spicy dressing from the refrigerator and pour all but 1/4 cup over the slaw; toss to combine.
  • Build tacos by putting 1 tablespoon remaining spicy dressing on each tortilla. Top with tilapia strips, slaw, and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 531.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CILANTRO LIME FISH



Cilantro Lime Fish image

This is a good one for those of us who love lime, since that is the predominant flavor here. Use cod, flounder, or any firm white fish for this. I used Tilapia, and in place of the dried onion I used fresh. I served it with Recipe #120719. From Taste of Home's Quick Cooking (September/October 1999).

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Tilapia

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs cod fish fillets (4 fillets) or 2 lbs flounder fillets (4 fillets)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
2 limes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place each fillet on a piece of heavy-duty foil; sprinkle with pepper.
  • In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil; stir in cumin.
  • Spoon over fillets; sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Place lime slices over each; drizzle with margarine.
  • Fold foil around fish and seal tightly; place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

SAVORY CILANTRO-LIME FISH TACOS



Savory Cilantro-Lime Fish Tacos image

Make and share this Savory Cilantro-Lime Fish Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 23m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces grouper fillets (or mahi mahi)
1 tablespoon margarine, cut in slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
5 flour tortillas (8-inch)
shredded monterey jack cheese
chopped tomato
guacamole
salsa
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first five things; coat fish with it. Place fillets in large skillet coated with cooking spay over medium heat. Top each fillet with butter and cilantro. Saute 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes.
  • Heat tortillas per pkg. instructions. Divide fish among them. Drizzle with sauce. Top with cheese, tomatos, guacamole and salsa. Fold in half.
  • Sauce: Place all sauce ingredients in food processor or blender. Process stil smooth.

Tips:

  • Choose the right fish: Use a firm, white fish like cod, tilapia, or halibut. These fish will hold up well in the tacos and won't fall apart.
  • Cook the fish properly: The fish should be cooked through but still moist. You can cook the fish in a variety of ways, such as grilling, baking, or frying.
  • Make a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help to add flavor to the fish. You can use a variety of ingredients in your marinade, such as olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, and chili powder.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your tacos the best flavor. Try to use fresh cilantro, lime juice, and tomatoes.
  • Don't overstuff the tacos: Tacos should be easy to eat. Don't overstuff them with too many ingredients.

Conclusion:

Cilantro lime fish tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They're perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer. With a few simple tips, you can make the best cilantro lime fish tacos that your friends and family will love. So, fire up the grill and get cooking!

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