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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (330g)

Recipe makes 5 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 1/2 tablespoons tequila

Calories 411
Calories from Fat 91 (22%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 10.2g 15%
Saturated Fat 5.2g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 424mg 17%
Potassium 796mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 50.6g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g 31%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 32.1g 64%

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Cabo Wabo Fish Tacos

Recipe #24835 | 1 hour | 1 hour prep | add private note
Sue L

By: Sue L
Apr 10, 2002

Mexican tacos made with grilled firm fish. The tuna is yellowfin, not the kind you get from a can. You can serve these as prepared or with a cilantro cream sauce, if desired.

SERVES 5 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix together lime juice, tequila, mexican oregano, minced garlic, onion powder, ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro in a small bowl.
  2. 2
    Place tuna fillet in a ziploc bag and pour marinade over fish.
  3. 3
    Remove excess air from bag and seal.
  4. 4
    Refrigerate for one hour, while you prepare your grill.
  5. 5
    Prepare grill by spraying grill surface with non-stick cooking spray BEFORE applying heat.
  6. 6
    Over medium-hot grill (gas, charcoal, electric) cook tuna, turning once, until cooked through (you may just cook on exterior if you prefer).
  7. 7
    (The cooking time will depend upon the thickness of your fillet; tuna can be eaten rare. I suggest a fillet that is slightly pink in the center so it flakes easily without being overdone. Do not overcook your fillet, however.) Set aside.
  8. 8
    Briefly heat corn tortillas carefully on grill.
  9. 9
    Do not overcook, or they will get hard.
  10. 10
    Break tuna into small chunks or shredded pieces and place about 1 1/2 ounces on a double layer of corn tortilla for each taco.
  11. 11
    Add shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro and squeeze a wedge of lime over the taco contents.
  12. 12
    If you wish a spicier taste, add the chilies.
  13. 13
    Serve.

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From: lovelunarlight

On Nov 17, 2009

Loved it! The marinade was really great. I wanted to add a little more moisture (because I accidentally overcooked the fish!), so I mixed up some mayonaise with salsa and chipotle sauce to dress the cabbage. Shredded some carrots in with the mixture too. It was delicious! Thanks!

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  • From: Man of Adventure

    On Sep 1, 2008

    This was really good and the marinade was awesome. However we did not use onion powder and the fish we used was tilapia which is cheaper and really absorbed the marinade well. I well definitely be serving these are parties.

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    From: sugarpea

    On Oct 5, 2003

    Dh says this is the best fish taco he's ever had. I had bought some frozen pressed yellow tuna cakes and neither one of us liked them when I made fish sandwiches. I still had 3/4 of the box left and had decided they were going to become dog food when I came across this recipe. I have orders to pick up another box next time I go shopping. Very, very good! I used fresh slivered cayenne pepper instead of the chipotle. Other than that it was per the recipe. Thanks, Sue L, Dh thinks I'm a genius.

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  • From: sherrilljoy

    On May 14, 2007

    Not awesome, but pretty good. I'll try another recipe next time. Needs more flavor than the marinade adds.

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