Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos

These grilled tacos combine two of our favorite foods, fish and Tex-Mex. They remind us of living on the Texas Gulf Coast. Now that we live in Colorado I have to make all our favorite seafood and Mexican dishes to our liking! Serve with creamy slaw and add avocado slices or any favorite taco toppings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 444 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ cup chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, or more to taste
• 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder
• 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
• 1 ½ pounds tilapia fillets
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, coriander, lime zest, and lime juice together in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add tilapia and toss gently until well coated. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, chipotle in adobo, and cumin for spread in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat a grill basket with 2 tablespoons olive oil; place fish into the prepared basket.

Step 4

Cook the fish on the preheated grill just until it flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Serve on warm tortillas with chipotle spread.