Achiote Grilled Fish Tacos

Our achiote marinade gives these tasty grilled fish tacos a warm, earthy flavor. Dressed in our creamy chipotle dressing, they're unequaled. Serve these at your summer BBQ along with jicama sticks and our Spiced Guacamole.

Prep Time: 1 hour

Total Cook Time: 1.5 hours

Serves: 4

Ingredients (Marinade)

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Organic Achiote Seasoning
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions (Marinade)

  1. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, achiote seasoning, lime juice and salt.
  2. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag, add tilapia and marinate for one hour.

Ingredients (Dressing)

Directions (Dressing)

  1. To make the dressing, combine sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and adobo sauce.
  2. Stir in lime juice and zest, cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Ingredients (Fish Tacos)

  • 1 1/2 lbs tilapia
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • tomato, diced
  • shredded lettuce
  • limes, cut into wedges

Directions (Fish Tacos)

  1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook tilapia about 4-6 minutes on each side, or until done.
  3. Let cool slightly, then slice into thin strips.
  4. Warm the tortillas on a pan over medium heat.
  5. Divide fish among the tortillas, top with shredded cabbage, dressing, cilantro, tomato and lettuce.
  6. Serve with lime wedges.

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