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Campfire Fish Tacos

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Campfire Fish Tacos are a flavorful outdoor meal featuring flaky seasoned fish, crunchy slaw, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas. Easy to prepare over a campfire or camp stove, these tacos are perfect for camping trips, fishing adventures, and backyard cookouts.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs white fish fillets (cod, trout, walleye, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Build a campfire and allow it to burn down until you have a steady bed of hot coals.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Brush the fish fillets with olive oil and season both sides with the spice mixture.
  4. In a bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to make the slaw.
  5. If making the sauce, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce.
  6. Heat a cast-iron skillet or campfire-safe griddle over the fire.
  7. Cook the fish for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until it flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Transfer the fish to a plate and break it into large pieces.
  9. Warm the tortillas on the skillet for 20 to 30 seconds per side.
  10. Fill each tortilla with fish, slaw, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
  11. Drizzle with the optional sauce and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Freshly caught fish works especially well for this recipe.
  • Foil packets can be used instead of a skillet to retain moisture.
  • Add mango or pineapple salsa for a tropical variation.
  • Increase the chili powder or add extra jalapeños for more heat.
  • Prepare the slaw ahead of time and keep chilled in a cooler.
  • Serve with campfire corn, black beans, grilled vegetables, or rice.

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