Coconut Lime Grilled Fish Tacos (Printable version)

Zesty fish is grilled with coconut and lime, served in tortillas with fresh slaw and creamy coconut lime sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 1½ pounds white fish fillets (cod, mahi-mahi, or tilapia)
02 - 1 cup coconut milk
03 - Zest of 2 limes
04 - Juice of 2 limes
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
09 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Slaw

11 - 2 cups shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Coconut Lime Crema

17 - ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
18 - 2 tablespoons coconut milk
19 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
20 - ½ teaspoon lime zest
21 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly

22 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
23 - Lime wedges, for serving
24 - Extra cilantro, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Add fish fillets and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
02 - Toss shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to develop.
03 - Whisk sour cream or Greek yogurt, coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove fish from marinade and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaking easily with a fork. Transfer to a plate and allow to rest before breaking into large chunks.
05 - Fill warmed tortillas with grilled fish chunks. Top with slaw and drizzle with coconut lime crema. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Mixing coconut milk and lime gives the fish that secretly irresistible tenderness.
  • You can prep the slaw and crema ahead, making it a stress-free meal for guests.
02 -
  • Don’t rush grilling—the fish sticks if flipped too early, so let it release naturally.
  • Adding lime zest to the crema was a game changer for brightness and flavor.
03 -
  • Let the fish rest after grilling before breaking it up; it stays juicier that way.
  • Blending crema ingredients longer makes them impossibly smooth and easier to drizzle.
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