Grilled Mackerel Fish Tacos
Grilled Mackerel Fish Tacos are a favorite recipe we have adapted from traditional Mexican cuisine. Instead of using tilapia or cod, we have added mackerel for its high concentration of healthy omega 3. It’s so good for brain health! In fact, there is 4,580 mg of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) combined in just 3.5 ounces of mackerel.
Of course, there are other vitamins and minerals in mackerel that make it a healthy choice. Mackerel is an excellent source of vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, and vitamin D the sunshine vitamin. It also contains niacin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and selenium.
Grilled Mackerel Fish Tacos
Serves 2
½ pound mackerel fillets
Marinade for fish:
½ cup white onions, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1.5 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 garlic clove
For Lime Mayonnaise Topping
½ cup avocado oil-based mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
To assemble
Corn tortillas
1 avocado peeled and sliced
1/4 cup cocktail tomatoes sliced
½ cup sliced purple cabbage
- Wash and dry the mackerel.
- In a medium bowl mix the onions, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, orange juice, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Place half of the mixture along the bottom of an 8” by 8” glass baking dish.
- Add the mackerel to the dish and pour the remaining marinade over the mackerel.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise with lime juice. Refrigerate.
- Brush the grill with some oil and heat to medium-high heat.
- Grill fish for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Grill tortillas until just slightly charred on each side.
- Place fish in a corn tortilla and top with avocado, tomato, cabbage, and Lime Mayonnaise.
To make this a full Mexican meal serve Grilled Mackerel Fish Tacos with Avocado Cold Summer Soup.
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