Description
These Campfire Grilled Fish Tacos offer a delicious and easy-to-make outdoor meal featuring flaky, smoky seasoned fish paired with fresh cabbage slaw. Perfect for camping trips and summer barbecues, they bring vibrant Mexican flavors cooked simply over a campfire or grill.
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1½ lbs white fish fillets (cod, mahi-mahi, or tilapia)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Slaw
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
For Serving
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Lime wedges
- Sliced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful marinade for the fish.
- Season the fish: Brush the white fish fillets evenly with the prepared seasoning mixture, ensuring all sides are coated to enhance the smoky, tangy flavor.
- Grill the fish: Place the seasoned fish over a medium heat grill or campfire grate. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, indicating it is perfectly grilled.
- Make the cabbage slaw: In a mixing bowl, toss together the shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Mix until the slaw is well-coated and fresh tasting.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas directly on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable and warm, perfect for folding around the fillings.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with a portion of grilled fish and top generously with the cabbage slaw. Add sliced avocado if desired, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zing.
Notes
- Grill the fish in a grill basket for easier handling when cooking over a campfire.
- Mango salsa makes an excellent, sweet spice complement as a topping for the tacos.
- Serve the tacos immediately while the tortillas are warm to enjoy the best texture and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
