Grilled Fish Tacos with Fermented Cilantro Kefir Sauce {Gluten-Free}
With simple ingredients, fish tacos are a light and easy meal. They have become popular all over for their light yet zesty flavors and with the addition of a Fermented Cilantro Kefir Sauce they got even healthier!
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Yours in Health,
Ingredients
For the Cilantro Kefir Sauce:
- ¼ cup milk kefir
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- ½ medium lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ teaspoon organic cumin
- Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
For the Tacos:
- 1 pound wild caught white fish such as mahi mahi, cut into 1 inch strips
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 medium lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon organic cumin
- 1 medium jalapeño coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 8 corn tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
For the Cilantro Kefir Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, combine the Kefir, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper until well incorporated. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
For the Tacos:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high. Place the fish in a medium dish. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, cumin, jalapeño, and cilantro. Pour over the fish, and let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Lightly oil the grill grates, remove the fish from the marinade, and place onto the hot grill, flesh side down. Grill the fish for 4 minutes on the first side. Gently flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the fish is nearly opaque and flakes apart easily. Let rest for 5 minutes, then flake the fish with a fork.
- Place the tortillas on the grill and grill for 20 seconds. divide the fish among the tortillas and garnish with shredded lettuce and the cilantro sauce. Serve immediately.
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