Fresh Red Snapper Tacos by Sam Zien
Experience the vibrant flavors of coastal cuisine with Sam Zien’s Fresh Red Snapper Tacos—perfect for taco night or summer grilling! This quick and easy recipe features flaky, perfectly seasoned red snapper fillets, sizzling with a smoky blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Wrapped in warm, charred corn tortillas, each taco is topped with crunchy shredded cabbage, tangy pico de gallo, creamy avocado slices, and a burst of fresh cilantro. Ready in just 25 minutes, these red snapper tacos deliver restaurant-quality taste in the comfort of your home. Serve with zesty lime wedges for an irresistible finishing touch! Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is a must-try for your next Taco Tuesday or outdoor gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Red snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Cabbage, shredded
- 0.5 cup Pico de gallo
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 4 Lime wedges
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the red snapper fillets.
Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place the seasoned red snapper fillets on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and gently break into large pieces using a fork or spatula.
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side, until pliable and slightly charred.
Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of cooked red snapper into each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.3 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 656 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
