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Fiery Fish Tacos with Crunchy Corn Salsa Recipe

Fiery Fish Tacos with Crunchy Corn Salsa Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Grilling
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Fiery Fish Tacos with Crunchy Corn Salsa are a delicious and satisfying meal that packs a punch of flavor. The spicy tilapia fillets are complemented perfectly by the fresh and crunchy corn salsa, creating a mouthwatering combination that will leave you wanting more.


Ingredients

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Corn Salsa:

  • 2 cups cooked corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup peeled, diced jicama
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested

Spice Mix:

  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salt, or to taste

Fiery Fish Tacos:

  • 6 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill: Preheat grill for high heat.
  2. Prepare Corn Salsa: In a medium bowl, mix together corn, red onion, jicama, red bell pepper, and cilantro. Stir in lime juice and zest.
  3. Mix Spice Blend: In a small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and salt.
  4. Cook Fish: Brush each fillet with olive oil and sprinkle with spices. Cook fillets on grill for 3 minutes per side.
  5. Assemble Tacos: Top two corn tortillas with fish, sour cream, and corn salsa for each fiery fish taco.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 351
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 2416mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 43mg