When it comes to grilled fish, there are two main schools of thought. One is hard and dry, which can be seasoned and cooked directly in a grill or pan. The other is soft and hot, so using a cook top or oven-based grill is better for this style of fish.
The hardest part about grilling any kind of seafood is ensuring that it does not taste raw. If you like your food very salty then adding too much salt will do that! That’s why it is important to soak the meat in salted water before cooking it. This helps reduce overall salt content while also helping to retain some of the moisture from the fish.
Another way to ensure that doesn’t happen is to always cold-prepare your fish. This means washing, drying, and refrigerating it first, which removes most of the natural oils. Then, when baking or broiling it, cover with a non-stick coating such as olive oil or butter to prevent sticking and burning.
In this article, we are going to talk about how to make easy grilled fish tacos! They are perfect for anyone looking to learn more about grilled fish and/or taco recipes. There are only three ingredients, and they all can be found at almost every grocery store.
Yellowtail snapper
Another popular grilled fish option is yellowtail snapper. This grill master comes with another name, buttery flake! The skin of this fish can be quite thick so it may require more time to cook completely through when cooked either hot or cold.
To make grilled yellowtail snapper tacos, start by brushing both sides of the fish with olive oil. Then season with salt and pepper and roll up each piece of fish like a wrap.
Now, these wraps do not have any soft fillings inside, only some fresh lime juice and thinly sliced onions and tomatoes. These are spread over the top and then rolled up again.
After rolling, put these wrapped snacks onto a plate and drizzle them with extra virgin olive oil. Finally, cover and heat in the oven or on a grill until they are warm and crispy. Make sure to check them every few minutes as they can burn easily.
Red or yellow bell peppers
Choosing whether to grill your fish as white, light-colored, or dark meat depends mostly upon what kind of pepper you like and how thin you want your tacos to be. If you’re a fan of black olive tapenade, then go for it! But if you don’t eat too much olive oil, then stick to red or yellow sweet bell peppers instead.
If you would prefer not to have strong flavors in your taco, then choose darker meat like flounder or hake so that the flavor is slightly diminished.
White onion
An easy addition to grilled fish tacos is white onion. When cooking the onions, try slicing them horizontally rather than vertically. This creates more surface area which allows for faster caramelization, or browning of the top layer.
Once the onions are slightly charred and golden in color, they can be tossed aside and set aside. They will crisp up as the grill cools down. You can then add these burnt bits back into the cooked fish either raw or roasted depending on how strong you want the flavor in the taco.
This recipe was made with flounder but any whitefish like trout or snapper would work well. If using thicker fish like cod, stick it onto the hot grill longer so that it cooks through more thoroughly. For the sauce, we recommend mixing together mayo, pickled jalapeño juice, and lime juice and whisking until combined.
Sour cream
When eating tacos, one of the most important things to have is sour cream! If you are ever in doubt about what kind of taco flavor you need or want, just add some sour cream and taste test it!
Sour cream gives your taco meat more flavor and takes away from the taste of the fish if too little is not added. It is also very easy to make – you can either buy it pre-made or do it fresh at home!
Cooking rice and beans in a dry pan with butter or oil until soft and adding salt will create wonderful white rice and black bean chips that work great in tacos!
To make grilled fish tacos, start by broiling or baking the fish of choice (we recommend flounder) and letting it cool slightly. Then season the cooked fish with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Spread softened corn or wheat tortillas with avocado and top with sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and grilled fish.
Chipotle in adobo sauce
Another good grill-and-eat option is grilled fish tacos or “fish and taco” style dishes, which are usually made with white meat like salmon or cod or darker meat like chicken or shrimp.
Many people mix in ingredients such as rice, beans, cabbage, avocado, tomato and cheese to make it more substantial.
These types of fish tacos are typically topped with an enchilada type sauce that contains dried chilies, tomatoes, garlic and other spices. This tangy sauce is called chipotle sauce because it is traditionally made with canned chipotles (red chili peppers) but you can use fresh ones instead if you prefer!
Grilling the fish first will help toast up some of the protein and give it a little bit of flavor before topping it with the chipotle sauce.
Cooking oil
When cooking fish, like tuna or salmon, there are two main things to know about how to cook it. First, what kind of grill you have matter! The type of grill you have will determine whether or not you need olive oil as an ingredient in your recipe.
Olive oil can sometimes be a little bit tricky to use when baking or frying foods, so having an easy way to grab some is very important. Luckily, most grocery stores now sell olive oil in special refrigerated containers where you can easily take out just the amount needed for recipes.
Another important factor is the temperature of the oil. If the oil is hot enough, then the cooked food will taste better due to more flavor being absorbed into the fleshy part of the meat. If the oil is cold, however, then the raw tastes may come through slightly in the finished product.
Group dinner
When it comes to grilling, there are two main types of grilled foods- hot dogs and chicken or meat. But what about fish?
Grilling any kind of seafood is tricky because they can taste too raw if you don’t cook them properly. Luckily, we have some easy recipes for grilled fish here!
There are several different ways to grill most kinds of fish. Some people like broiling, baking, or smoking the fish first and then cooking it over direct heat. Others prefer boiling the fish and then roasting it in an oven or frying it.
In this article, I will go through one of my favorite methods to make delicious grilled fish tacos!
Homemade corn tortillas are mixed with rice and pasta as the filling. Then, the taco shells are topped off with salmon, cucumber, avocado, tomato, and spicy sriracha sauce.
The mixture is spread onto the breading and then baked until golden brown. To add more flavor, you can toast the sandwiches at 350°F (177ºC) until the toppings caramelize and crisp.
So let’s get started! Read on to see our recipe and learn how to make these great grilled fish tacos.