Grilled Rockfish Tacos with Charred Corn Salsa
A fast Mexican-style grill dinner with smoky rockfish, sweet July corn, crisp cabbage, and creamy avocado-lime salsa.
Ingredients
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Fresh Rockfish Fillet Pacific Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz $9.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.50
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Fresh Medium Ripe Avocado1 avocado $1.00
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Napa Cabbage2 packed cups, thinly sliced $2.99
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Fresh Roma Tomato1 medium, diced $1.49
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Jumbo Red Onions1/4 small onion, finely diced $1.19
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Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1 small, seeded and minced $1.99
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Organic Cilantro1/3 cup chopped $1.69
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 lime $1.29
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small corn or flour tortillas6 tortillas
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olive oil or neutral oil2 tablespoons
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chili powder1 teaspoon
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ground cumin1/2 teaspoon
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garlic powder1/2 teaspoon
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kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Pat the rockfish dry, check for pin bones, and cut into 2 large pieces if needed. Husk the corn, thinly slice the cabbage, dice the tomato and onion, mince the jalapeño, chop the cilantro, and halve the lime.
- Mix 1 tablespoon oil with the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Rub the mixture over the rockfish and let it sit while the grill finishes heating.
- Brush the corn with 1/2 tablespoon oil and grill, turning often, until lightly charred and tender, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a board and keep the grill hot.
- Grill the rockfish flesh-side down first if it has skin, or on an oiled grill grate if skinless, until it releases easily, about 3–4 minutes. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily; rest 3 minutes.
- Cut the kernels from one ear of corn. In a bowl, mash the avocado with the juice of 1/2 lime, a pinch of salt, and 1–2 tablespoons water to make a loose crema. Fold in the corn kernels, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and half the cilantro.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for 20–30 seconds per side. Cut the remaining corn ear in half and season with a squeeze of lime, salt, and a little chili powder if desired.
- Flake the rockfish into large pieces. Fill warm tortillas with cabbage, grilled rockfish, and avocado-corn salsa, then finish with remaining cilantro and lime wedges. Plate with the extra grilled corn on the side.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: About $16–$20 using listed ingredients, plus pantry tortillas, oil, and spices.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 520 calories per serving with lean protein, moderate carbs, healthy avocado fat, and plenty of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A bright Sauvignon Blanc works well with the lime, chile, and delicate grilled fish.