Watch as Chef Tony shows how to make his delicious Baja Fish Tacos with grilled Tilapia, Mango Salsa and Fresh Cabbage Slaw.
Ingredients
- 10 tilapia fillets
- Flour tortillas
- 8 oz shredded jack cheese
Tilapia Marinade:
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, pasted
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup southwest seasoning
- 2 serrano peppers or jalapenos, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
Mango Salsa:
- 7 avocado, diced
- 4 mango, diced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 5 serrano peppers, finely diced
- 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- Coarse salt, to taste
Cabbage Slaw:
- 1 cabbage, shredded
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup cane syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Coarse salt, to taste
Items You'll Need
Instructions
- Blend all marinade ingredients well and allow tilapia to marinate while preparing the salsa and slaw. (Pre-Heat your grill for high direct heat)
- Blend all salsa ingredients well, cover and allow to macerate until ready for use. Or refrigerate for up to two days for later use.
- Combine cabbage with other ingredients to create your slaw.
- Grill tilapia for a two and a half to three minutes per side, depending on your desired doneness.
- Remove tilapia, squeeze lemon on top, rest for a minute or two and thinly slice against the grain.
- Place several strips of tilapia in each tortilla and dress with slaw, cheese, and salsa.
- Serve and enjoy!