Sweet n' Spicy Grilled Salmon Fish Tacos

My kids love, I mean LOVE fish tacos and while the Baja Beer Battered Fish Tacos are our family's all-time favorite, I decided to give the grilled version a try and they're a winner too!  This recipe has a combination of sweet and spicy flavors, topped with a fresh citrus cabbage slaw.  Although the fried are still our favorite, I thought this lightened up version was delicious!  If you don't like salmon, you can always substitute Mahi Mahi or Tilapia.

Sweet n? Spicy Grilled Salmon Fish Tacos




Preheat grill to high heat and close lid.





Rub




½ cup brown sugar


3 T paprika


2 T chili powder


1 T chopped fresh Thyme leaves


2 cloves garlic minced


1 T orange zest


2 t kosher salt


1 t fresh ground black pepper





Slaw




14 oz bag shredded cole slaw blend


¼ c fresh squeezed orange juice


¼ c fresh squeezed lime juice


½ c canola oil


2 heaping T honey


¼ c fresh chopped basil


¼ c fresh chopped cilantro


1 T reserved rub





3 pounds salmon fillets


18 corn tortillas








For Fish:

Combine rub ingredients and reserve 1 tablespoon for slaw.  Use remaining rub to coat both sides of fish fillets.  Place seasoned fish fillets on preheated grill and close lid.  Grill over high heat with the lid closed for about 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish.  Use a wide, metal fish spatula to flip over and continue grilling for another 3 to 5 minutes.  Cover with foil to keep warm.





For Slaw:

Combine all ingredients except slaw in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well. In a medium bowl, dress slaw to taste, using whatever amount of dressing you desire.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve on tacos.  Make sure to toss the slaw right before serving.  (Fresh habaneros, seeded & diced are great added to the dressing, if you want to spice it up!)





For Tacos:

Break apart fish into rustic large chunks and place on a warmed tortillas and garnish with dressed citrus slaw. Serve immediately.





To warm tortillas:

Dampen a clean kitchen towel with water and loosely wrap tortillas. If placing in the oven to warm, wrap again with aluminum foil. Otherwise, you can warm them in the microwave in the damp towel for just a minute or so.








Serves 6