BBQ FISH TACOS

July 10, 2021

If you're entertaining this summer, opt for a Mexican food-themed party. These BBQ fish tacos from El Cielo are perfect for a backyard party since they're light, delicious, and easy to make and customize.

Love fish tacos? Well, these are the end-all be-all. Read on to see what makes these tacos so special.

The fish—we use cod, but any flaky variety works—marinates in a mixture of lime juice, chili powder, and cumin that will become your standard. (Seriously, steak or chicken marinated in this will also taste amazing.) But the real gem of this recipe is the cabbage slaw—don't skip it. It takes just a few minutes to toss together and it's brightness is the perfect condiment to the spiced cod.

People can be intimidated by cooking fish for tacos, but don't be! After marinating, the fish just needs to cook in some olive oil for a few minutes per side in a skillet. Let the fish rest a few minutes before using a fork to flake it into pieces.

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INGREDIENTS

El Cielo Corn Tortillas
Cod (or other flaky white fish)
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, diced
Salt
Lime wedges, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

FOR THE CORN SLAW:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp. freshly chopped coriander
1 tbsp. honey
2 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cup corn kernels
1 jalapeño, minced

METHOD

In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne.
Add fish, tossing until evenly coated. Let marinate 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, make slaw: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, coriander, and honey. Stir in cabbage, corn, and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Remove fish from marinade and season both sides of each filet with salt and pepper. Add fish flesh side-down. Cook until opaque and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Let rest 5 minutes before flaking with a fork.
Assemble tacos: Place Taco’s on BBQ grill for 30sec each side. Serve fish over the grilled tortillas with corn slaw and avocado. Squeeze lime juice on top and garnish with sour cream.