Learn How to Make Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing with Amelia Ceja

white fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is often more affordable.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while flour tortillas are usually less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas offer creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is often cheaper.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular chili powder

Smoked paprika provides a similar flavor profile, while chili powder is more budget-friendly.

Prepare the marinade with olive oil, lime juice, vinegar from pickled jalapeno peppers, minced garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

Marinate the red snapper fillet in the marinade for 10 minutes to 1 hour.

Prepare the Citrus Chipotle dressing with light sour cream, Adobo sauce from chipotle peppers, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Preheat the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grill top.

Remove the fillet from the marinade and grill for 8 minutes, turning once.

Prepare toppings: finely shred red and white cabbage, chop avocados, chop cilantro, chop red onion, and squeeze fresh lime juice.

Remove bones from the grilled fillet before assembling the tacos.

Cooking Techniques

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