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Caribbean Fish Tacos

Sara
Some of the best fish tacos I’ve had were in the Caribbean. Oh, I would so love to be back in the Caribbean right now, sitting on the beach soaking up the sun. Sipping on a coconut drink and eating these delicious Fish Tacos!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Caribbean, Fish Tacos, Gluten Free
Servings 4
Calories 393 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Fish Tacos:

  • 1 pound fresh Tuna Steaks about 2 steaks
  • 1 small Lime juiced
  • 1 Tbs Chili Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Caribbean Jerk seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Tbs Coconut Oil
  • 1 clove minced Garlic

For the Guacamole:

  • 2 Avocados mashed
  • ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 small Lime juiced
  • 1 clove minced Garlic
  • 2 heaping Tbs fresh chopped Cilantro
  • 1 Tbs fresh chopped Basil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Slaw:

  • 2 cups finely chopped Red Cabbage
  • 2 Green Onions chopped green parts only

Instructions
 

  • Place tuna steaks in a large glass pan.
  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lime evenly over tuna.
  • Sprinkle seasoning evenly over both sides of fish.
  • Let it marinate for up to 30 minutes.
  • While the fish is marinating, make the Guacamole, and the slaw.

For the Guacamole:

  • Slice 2 Avocados in half and remove pit.
  • Scoop Avocado into small bowl and mash until your desired texture.
  • Add greek yogurt and mix well.
  • Squeeze juice of lime into mixture.
  • Add garlic, cilantro, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.

For the Fish Tacos:

  • Once fish is marinated, chop tuna steaks into 1 inch pieces.
  • In large frying pan over medium high heat add coconut oil until melted over bottom of pan.
  • Add tuna and fry evenly until slightly pink in center (about 5-8 minutes).
  • Add cooked tuna to corn tortillas, top with Guacamole, slaw, and toppings of your choice
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 1004mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3920IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Caribbean fish tacos, fish tacos, Tacos
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