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Grilled Fish Taco

Where was I all of these year? I do make mexican food, but never made any type of taco. Until, I saw so many posting about taco at Pam's and Miranda's blog. So, I made taco for dinner and whole family loved it! Here is my version, it's pretty simple and easy to make.

Serve 6 to 8

1¾ pounds red snapper fillet

12-16 corn tortillas

For marinate:

1½ tbs ancho chile powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tbs paprika

1½ tbs cumin

1 tbs Mexican oregano

1 tbs minced garlic

3 tbs or more olive oil

lime juice from 1 lime

salt and pepper

• Mix all ingredients for the marinate in a large container, rub the fish with marinate, and marinate at least an hour in the refrigerator.
• Grill the fish over medium heat about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to serving plate.
• Reheat each the tortilla in a microwave about 10 seconds, or grill for about 15 seconds.
• To serve: lay tortilla on a plate, place a piece of fish and add garnishes, pico de galo, Caramelized red onions, then top with sour cream.

Garnishes:

shredded iceberg lettuce

caramelized red onion, recipe follows

sliced avocados

pickle jalapeno, optional

roughly chopped cilantro

pico de galo, recipe follows

sour cream

Caramelized Red Onion:

2 red onion, sliced

2 tbs olive oil

pinch of salt

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, add red onion, and salt. Fry until caramelized.

Pico de galo:

1½ cup diced tomatoes

1 tbs finely chopped red onion

lime juice of 1 lime

¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro

2 jalapenos, finely chopped

salt

• Mix everything in a bowl, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.