Grilling rather than frying the fish keeps these tacos healthful while providing plenty of lean protein. The sour cream and chile marinade gives the fish a rich, spicy flavor that’s balanced by the cool, slightly sweet slaw. If you prefer milder spice, use one-quarter of the canned peppers. Using half the can will give you a medium spice level. Look for canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in the Latin food aisle at any grocery store.
Method :
- Chop one-quarter to one-half of the chipotle chiles and place in a small bowl, along with any adobo sauce that clings to them. Add the sour cream, oil, and ½ cup of the cilantro. Season with salt and stir to combine. Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade.
- Place the fish on a plate and spread the remaining marinade over both sides of it. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cabbage, onion, jalapeño pepper, pineapple, lime juice, cumin, oregano, and the remaining ¼ cup cilantro. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt. Sprinkle the avocado slices with salt.
- Coat a grill rack with oil and preheat the grill. Remove the fish from the marinade (discarding whatever marinade remains in the dish) and grill over medium heat, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until nicely charred and cooked through. Alternatively, place an oven rack closest to the heat source and turn on the broiler. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray, place the fish on the pan, and broil for 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the fish to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
- Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler for 1 minute. Lay out the tortillas and divide the fish among them. Top with the cabbage slaw and avocado. Spoon the reserved marinade over the tacos.
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