Description
Tandoori Masala spiced grilled fish tacos with mango salsa & yogurt drizzle—fusion flavors perfect for a weeknight taco dinner
Ingredients
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For the Fish
- 1 lb halibut fish fillets, cut into 1x3" strips (see FAQs & Notes + Variations)
- 1 tbsp Tandoori Masala (or garam masala)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp regular red chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3-4 tbsp neutral oil (for coating and grilling)
For the Mango Jalapeño Salsa
- 1 ripe but firm to touch mango, finely diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, minced (seeded for less heat)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
For the Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 4-5 sprigs of cilantro/coriander leaves, finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Splash of water, to thin
To Assemble
- 12 street-style small corn or flour tortillas
- Jarred salsa (roasted tomato or tomatillo)
- Optional toppings: thinly sliced jalapeños, pickled onions, chopped lettuce or cabbage, slaw, avocado slices, cilantro leaves, etc. (See Variations)
Instructions
Marinate the Fish
- In a shallow mixing bowl or a plate, combine fish strips with all the spices, kasuri methi, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Toss well to coat evenly.
- Set aside to marinate while preparing toppings.
Prepare the Salsa
- In a small bowl, mix mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt.
- Give it a good stir and chill until ready to serve.
Make the Yogurt Sauce
- Whisk yogurt till smooth and stir in the cilantro, lime juice, salt, and a splash of water until smooth and drizzle-worthy.
Grill the Fish
- Preheat the grill pan over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Once you see wisps of smoke rising from the pan, grill the fish strips for 1–2 minutes per side, until they’re cooked through and lightly charred with beautiful grill marks.
Warm the Tortillas
- Warm tortillas on the same grill pan or directly over a gas flame until soft and slightly charred.
Assemble the Tacos
- Top warmed tortillas with grilled fish, spoon over mango salsa, drizzle a little yogurt sauce and finish with any of your favorite toppings and a dab of jarred salsa.