Citrus Marlin Tacos
Fresh marlin seared until golden, dressed with lime and cilantro, tucked into warm tortillas with crispy cabbage and avocado. Dinner in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb marlin fillet, skin on
- 1 whole lime (halved)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 whole corn tortillas (6-inch)
Instructions
- 1
Pat marlin dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear marlin skin-side down 90 seconds without moving. Flesh should look opaque at edges.
- 4
Flip and sear 60 seconds on the other side. Fish should flake gently when prodded.
- 5
Squeeze half a lime over the fish. Remove from heat and break into bite-sized chunks.
- 6
Warm tortillas directly over a flame or in the same skillet 10 seconds per side until pliable.
- 7
Build each taco: tortilla, marlin, cabbage, avocado, cilantro, squeeze of remaining lime.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- spatula
- cutting board
- knife
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