Tacos de Pescado al Ajillo
Tacos de Pescado al Ajillo are a delightful Mexican snack featuring tender fish marinated in garlic and spices, served in soft tortillas. This dish offers a flavorful and satisfying experience, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a Halal option.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
380 kcal
Ingredients
- White fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod) - 250 grams
- Garlic cloves - 4, minced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Corn tortillas - 4 small
- Red cabbage - 100 grams, shredded
- Avocado - 1, sliced
- Sour cream (optional) - for serving
Steps
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, lime juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the fish fillets to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
- While the fish is marinating, prepare the toppings by shredding the red cabbage and slicing the avocado.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Once hot, add the marinated fish fillets.
- Cook the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing pieces of cooked fish onto each tortilla, and top with shredded red cabbage, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with sour cream if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, which support heart health.
- Rich in vitamins and fiber from fresh vegetables, promoting digestive health.
Tags
MexicanHalalSnack