Grilled fish tacos with tons of fresh vegetables

This post was originally published as Grilled Fish Tacos by Laurel on Health Food blog.

When I was little, I LOVED taco night. My Mom would chop up tons of fresh vegetables and let us build our own soft or hard tacos with a huge spread on the family table. We traditionally had lean beef tacos back then, but these days my favorite kind of tacos are shrimp or fish. Last year I posted my shrimp tacos recipe. These grilled fish tacos are pretty similar, but this time I made a spiced yogurt sauce to go on top. Plus, I didn’t feel the need to include specific amounts for the ingredients (that’s half the fun). Just make lots of toppings and either have enough for a whole family or plenty of leftovers.

Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilled fish tacos with tons of fresh ingredients.

Tacos:
Whole wheat or multigrain soft tortillas
Tilapia (or fresh white fish)
Mango
Red bell pepper
Red onion
Garlic
Avocado
Red-leaf or romaine lettuce
Extra virgin olive oil
Lime wedges
Hot sauce
Salt & pepper

Spiced yogurt topping:
1 cup yogurt
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 lime
1 handful fresh cilantro, stems removed

Chop up the mango, lettuce, and avocado and set aside as toppings. Sprinkle some fresh lemon or lime juice on top of the avocado to prevent browning. Make the yogurt topping by mixing together the yogurt, chili powder, cumin, fresh cilantro, and the juice of half a lime. Set yogurt sauce aside with the toppings. Place tortillas in the oven to warm them (on the lowest heat setting). Season the tilapia with salt, pepper, and a light drizzle of olive oil, then grill on medium low for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the fish turns white. Meanwhile, chop up the red onion and red bell pepper into slices and grill or sauté in a little olive oil over medium heat until they begin to soften. Chop up the garlic and add to the pan with the peppers and onions. Cook for another minute or two. Remove the fish and onions/peppers/garlic from the pans and place in bowls or plates on your table with the toppings and yogurt sauce. Remove the tortillas from the oven. Build the tacos and top with a dash of hot sauce.

Fish taco fixings: grilled tilapia, spiced yogurt sauce, mango, avocado, red leaf lettuce, red pepper, onions, garlic, and wheat tortillas.

Tip 1: Add some black beans or chili beans if you like them on your tacos or serve them as a side dish with grilled onions. Tip 2: If tomatoes are in season, they are also a great addition to this dish.