Description
Fiery Fish Tacos with Crunchy Corn Salsa are a flavor-packed delight featuring spiced tilapia, fresh corn salsa, and creamy toppings. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, summer barbecues, or any occasion that calls for bold, vibrant flavors, these tacos are easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- Corn Salsa:
- 2 cups cooked corn kernels
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup jicama, peeled and diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Fish Tacos:
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salt (or to taste)
- 6 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 corn tortillas, warmed
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn Salsa
- In a medium bowl, mix corn kernels, red onion, jicama, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Add lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Stir to combine and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Season the Fish
- Combine cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Adjust cayenne for your spice preference.
- Brush tilapia fillets with olive oil and rub the spice mixture evenly on both sides.
- Grill the Fish
- Preheat the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the tilapia fillets for about 3 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for 1–2 minutes.
- Assemble the Tacos
- Layer two corn tortillas for each taco to ensure sturdiness.
- Place a portion of grilled fish on each tortilla.
- Add a dollop of sour cream and a generous scoop of corn salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Tortilla Warming Tips: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or wrap them in foil and warm in the oven.
- Make Ahead: The corn salsa can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Alternative Cooking Methods: If grilling isn’t an option, cook the fish in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican