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title: Spicy Fish Taco Grill Packets
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/spicy-fish-taco-grill-packets-6682ea0988a40e5df74250b3
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Fish, Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy]
tags: [New, Grill, Seafood, Mexican, Quick]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1000
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the tasty, well-balanced spices, though some found it bland or fishy.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers loved the simple grill packet method, praising its ease and quick cleanup.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/spicy-fish-taco-grill-packets.avif"
---

Preheat a well-oiled #grill{} to medium-high heat. Wash and dry all produce. Halve, core, and thinly slice @long green pepper{1%unit} into strips. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @onion{1%unit}. Halve @lime{1%unit} crosswise. Thinly slice one half into rounds and quarter the other half. OR Preheat oven to 425°F.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @tex-mex paste{2%tbsp} and @sugar{1%tsp} until the sugar has dissolved. Pat @tilapia{2%fillets} dry with paper towels. Season generously all over with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Evenly coat both sides with the tex-mex rub.

Cut two 18-inch-long pieces of #aluminum foil{} and arrange on a work surface with a long side facing you. Dividing evenly, arrange green pepper and onion lengthwise in the center of the foil pieces. Top each with a large drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tbsp} and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Lay seasoned tilapia on top of the veggies. Arrange lime rounds on top of the fish. Fold foil over the fish and veggies, then cinch into packets. Tightly sealing the packets ensures that the fish steams properly.

Place grill packets, cinched sides up, on the grill. Close the lid and grill until veggies are tender and fish is cooked through ~{8%minutes} to ~{10%minutes}. Transfer to a plate. Carefully open the packets with tongs when checking for doneness as there will be steam. OR Place packets, cinched sides up, on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven ~{18%minutes} to ~{20%minutes}.

While the packets cook, in a #medium bowl{}, combine @shredded red cabbage{1%cup}, @mayonnaise{2%tbsp}, juice from two lime wedges, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat.

Wrap @flour tortillas{4%unit} in foil. Grill until warm and pliable ~{30%seconds} to ~{60%seconds} per side. OR Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for ~{30%seconds}.

Carefully open the grill packets. Discard the lime rounds. Using a fork, break up the tilapia into bite-size pieces. Divide tortillas between plates. Fill with tilapia and fajita veggies. Top with slaw. Drizzle with @smoky red pepper crema{2%tbsp} and serve with a squeeze of lime.