Grilled Fish Tacos Spicy Mayo (Printable Version)

Grilled fish in warm tortillas, topped with spicy mayo and fresh pico de gallo for a bold, delicious quick meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Fish and Seasoning

01 - 1 lb white fish fillets (mahi-mahi, cod, halibut, or tilapia)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Tortillas

08 - 8 corn tortillas

→ Spicy Mayo

09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
10 - 1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
11 - 1 tbsp lime juice

→ Pico de Gallo

12 - 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
13 - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
14 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1/2 jalapeño (optional), minced
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - Salt to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Pat fish fillets dry and brush with olive oil. Season both sides with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
02 - In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Chill until ready to serve.
03 - Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt. Set aside.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill fish for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred.
05 - Warm tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
06 - Flake grilled fish and layer onto warm tortillas. Top with spicy mayo and pico de gallo. Serve with extra lime wedges if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses fish you can find in any store and pantry spices
  • All done in about 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Layered flavors from spicy mayo and tangy pico make every bite exciting
  • Super versatile crowd pleaser for gatherings or weeknight meals
02 -
  • High protein and full of healthy fats
  • Naturally gluten-free if you use corn tortillas
  • Leftover spicy mayo is great on sandwiches
03 -
  • Be sure the grill is well heated and cleaned to keep fish from sticking
  • Let pico de gallo sit for ten minutes before serving for maximum flavor
  • Buy whole limes and squeeze them fresh for the best zip in both the sauce and salsa
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