Cilantro and Lime Fish Tacos

Gluten Free
Health score
33%
Cilantro and Lime Fish Tacos
40 min.
4
443kcal

Suggestions


Transport your taste buds to a sunny beach with our vibrant Cilantro and Lime Fish Tacos! Perfectly grilled white fish, infused with a zesty marinade of lime, garlic, and fresh cilantro, makes these tacos a true delight. Each bite bursts with flavor, while the addition of creamy avocado and crunchy cabbage provides a perfect texture contrast, ensuring a satisfying meal for everyone.

What makes these fish tacos even more enticing is their versatility. They are gluten-free, making them a fantastic option for anyone with dietary restrictions, and they come together in just 40 minutes—making them ideal for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends. Top them off with our homemade cilantro lime crema and refreshing tomatillo pico de gallo for that extra zing, and you’ll have a dish that appeals not just to your palate but also to your aesthetic senses.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinners, these Cilantro and Lime Fish Tacos are sure to impress. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to prepare, they’re bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Fire up that grill and treat yourself to a taste of summer, no matter what the season!

Ingredients

  • large avocados sliced
  • cups cabbage shredded
  • handful cilantro leaves 
  • 4-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 0.5 cup crema sour
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin toasted
  • pound fish such as tilapia white
  • clove garlic chopped
  •  green onion sliced
  •  jalapeño diced finely
  • 0.5  jalapeno diced seeded
  • 0.5  juice of lime 
  •  batch cilantro lime crema - see below 
  • tablespoon oil 
  •  batch tomatillo pico de gallo 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Marinate the fish in the oil, lime juice and zest, jalapeno, garlic, green onion, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper for 10-20 minutes.Grill the fish over medium-high heat until cooked, about 4-6 minutes per side. The fish will be cooked when it flakes easily and it is no longer translucent.Flake the fish and serve in tortillas garnished with your favourite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories443kcal
Protein24.06%
Fat51.54%
Carbs24.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
82.38
Glycemic Load
7.51
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.100869551949%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
7.54mg
Naringenin
0.58mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:442.5kcal
22.12%
Fat:26.76g
41.16%
Saturated Fat:6.12g
38.28%
Carbohydrates:28.49g
9.5%
Net Carbohydrates:17.9g
6.51%
Sugar:4.24g
4.71%
Cholesterol:73.66mg
24.55%
Sodium:293.98mg
12.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.1g
56.2%
Selenium:50.97µg
72.81%
Vitamin K:75.95µg
72.33%
Vitamin C:42.85mg
51.93%
Fiber:10.59g
42.36%
Phosphorus:377.35mg
37.73%
Folate:140.04µg
35.01%
Vitamin B3:6.89mg
34.47%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
31.23%
Vitamin B12:1.85µg
30.87%
Potassium:1062.65mg
30.36%
Vitamin E:3.7mg
24.64%
Vitamin D:3.52µg
23.44%
Magnesium:93.16mg
23.29%
Vitamin B5:2.26mg
22.57%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.03%
Copper:0.36mg
17.89%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.81%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.76%
Iron:2.16mg
11.99%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.94%
Calcium:109.43mg
10.94%
Vitamin A:546.11IU
10.92%