Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos
Description
Full of spicy, zesty, Tex-Mex flavor, these grilled fish tacos come with a creamy chipotle spread that's as easy as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup chili powder
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2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
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2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
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1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 lime, zested and juiced
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1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets
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1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons plain yogurt
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, or more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
Directions
1
Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, chipotle powder, salt, coriander, lime zest, and lime juice together in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add tilapia and toss gently until well coated. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
2
Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, chipotle in adobo, and cumin for spread in a bowl. Set aside.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat a grill basket with 2 tablespoons olive oil; place fish into the prepared basket.
4
Cook the fish on the preheated grill just until it flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
5
Serve on warm tortillas with chipotle spread.