Cilantro-Lime Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Fresh grilled fish marinated in zesty cilantro-lime dressing served in warm corn tortillas topped with vibrant mango salsa. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs white fish fillets (tilapia or cod), olive oil, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb white fish fillets (tilapia or cod)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium mango, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cabbage

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb white fish fillets and turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: While fish marinates, combine 1 medium diced mango, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1 small minced jalapeño in a bowl to make mango salsa. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill fish for 3-4 minutes per side until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: To assemble tacos, divide grilled fish among tortillas, top with 1 cup shredded cabbage and spoon mango salsa over each. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.