Grilled Rockfish Tacos with Charred Corn Salsa
These summery Mexican rockfish tacos pair smoky grilled fish with a bright salsa of peak-season Washington corn, zucchini, tomato, avocado, and lime.
Ingredients
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Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz $6.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.75
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Zucchini1 small, about 8 oz $1.29
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Fresh Roma Tomato1 medium $1.49
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Fresh Cut Cilantro and White Onions Chopped1/2 cup $2.99
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Fresh Medium Ripe Avocado1/2 avocado $1.00
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 lime $1.29
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Small corn tortillas6
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Olive oil2 teaspoons
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Chili powder1 teaspoon
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Ground cumin1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, divided
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425–450°F. Pat the rockfish dry; shuck the corn, trim and halve the zucchini lengthwise, dice the tomato and avocado, and cut the lime in half.
- Mix the chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Rub the fish with 1 teaspoon olive oil and most of the spice mixture; coat the corn and zucchini with the remaining oil and seasoning.
- Grill the corn and zucchini over direct heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, 8–10 minutes. Transfer them to a cutting board.
- Place the rockfish on clean, oiled grill grates and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until opaque and the center reaches 145°F. Rest for 3 minutes, then break into large flakes.
- Cut the kernels from the corn and dice the zucchini. Toss both with the tomato, avocado, cilantro-onion mixture, juice of half the lime, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 20 seconds per side, then stack them in a clean towel to keep soft.
- Divide the flaky rockfish among the tortillas, spoon over the charred corn-zucchini salsa, and plate with the remaining lime cut into wedges.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $12–$16 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 560 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein plus fiber-rich vegetables and corn tortillas.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc complements the lime, sweet corn, and mildly smoky rockfish.