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Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos with Chipotle Spread

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos with Chipotle Spread
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
Instructions
1
Combine olive oil, chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, coriander, lime zest, and lime juice in a large zip-top bag. Add the tilapia fillets and mix until they are evenly coated with the marinade. Allow the fish to sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your schedule.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together cream cheese, yogurt, minced garlic, chipotle in adobo sauce, and cumin until smooth. Set this mixture aside for now.
3
Heat a grill over medium heat and lightly brush the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place a fish basket on the grill, brushing it lightly with more olive oil as well. Gently place the marinated tilapia into the prepared fish basket.
4
Cook the fish on the preheated grill for 10 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. This should indicate that the fish is cooked through.
5
Serve the warm tilapia on toasted tortillas with a side of chipotle spread, which you can now enjoy alongside your meal.