Whitefish Tacos with Red, White and Blue Slaw

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

Fresh-caught Great Lakes whitefish is mild, flaky, and ideal for grilling. Simply marinate filets for 15 minutes then throw on the grill alongside some tortillas. Serve with a creamy, citrusy slaw, a sprinkle of cheese and fresh cilantro. 

Total Time:

40 minutes

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Medium

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 1 pound whitefish fillets

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • tsp. chili powder

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1 tsp. onion powder

  • 2 tsp. honey

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice

  • 112 cups shredded multi-color cabbage

  • 12 bell pepper, thinly cut into strips

  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

  • 8 small flour tortillas

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

  • Cotija cheese, for garnish

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Heat grill over medium-high heat.

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, juice of 1 lime, garlic, 1 tsp. honey, onion and ½ tsp. chili powder and salt. Brush over fish fillets and let sit while the grill heats.

  • Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine cabbage. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 Tbsp. lime juice, 1 tsp. honey, olive oil, 1 tsp. chili powder, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Toss dressing with the slaw mixture and set aside.

  • Step 4

    Spray the grill with oil. Cook fish for 3-4 minutes per side or until fish is opaque and flakes easily.

  • Step 5

    Flake fish into pieces. Fill each tortilla with an avocado slice and mash, grilled fish, avocado slices and garnish with fresh cilantro and cotija cheese and additional lime.

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