Smoker Fish Tacos
These smoked fish tacos offer a perfect blend of smoky fish, creamy slaw and fresh toppings. Easy, flavorful and ideal for casual meals or gatherings.
Servings: 8 tacos
Equipment
- Food Processor or Blender
- Spatula Wide
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds tilapia filets
- 1 Teaspoon chili powder
- 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ Teaspoon sea salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas street taco size
For the Garlic Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- ¼ Cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ Cup basil freshly chopped
- ½ Cup cilantro leaves
- 6 Cloves garlic
- 1 Teaspoon sea salt
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 Cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Cups cabbage shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 375°F with lid closed for 15 minutes
- Prepare the coleslaw. Add all ingredients but the cabbage to a food processor or blender and puree for 15 seconds. Pour sauce into a medium mixing bowl and set aside ¼ cup to use atop the tacos. Add shredded cabbage to the remaining sauce and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Rub seasoning onto both sides of the fish.
- Place fish directly onto the grill grates and cook until opaque and reaches 145°F (about 10 minutes).
- Remove the fish from the smoker and place onto a wooden cutting board. Cut into bite size pieces.
- Add tortillas to the smoker to warm for 5 minutes.
- Prepare tacos by adding grilled fish to the centre. Top with coleslaw, red onion, and a drizzle of the cilantro lime sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Don’t overcook fish: Cook just until opaque for best texture.
Make slaw ahead: Coleslaw flavor improves after chilling.
Warm tortillas gently: Keeps them soft and flexible without drying out.
Make slaw ahead: Coleslaw flavor improves after chilling.
Warm tortillas gently: Keeps them soft and flexible without drying out.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg
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