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Grilled Fish Tacos with Lemon Butter Sauce


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  • Author: meryam
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Freshly grilled white fish fillets topped with a velvety lemon butter sauce and crisp cabbage slaw, served in warm corn tortillas.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs firm white fish fillets (Cod or Mahi-Mahi)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Pat fish fillets dry and rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  3. Grill fish for 3-5 minutes per side until opaque and charred.
  4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
  5. Whisk in fresh lemon juice into the butter and remove from heat.
  6. Warm corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
  7. Assemble tacos by placing fish in tortillas, adding cabbage, and drizzling with lemon butter sauce.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired