# Grilled fish tacos (from SAM THE COOKING GUY)

Video: [JUST ABOUT THE BEST GRILLED FISH TACOS YOU'LL EVER EAT! | SAM THE COOKING GUY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110) by [SAM THE COOKING GUY](https://www.youtube.com/@samthecookingguy).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.77 per serving, ~$14.30 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.23* per serving (70%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 12 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- juice of a lime lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste smoked paprika
- to taste chipotle chili powder
- to taste cumin
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 piece halibut
- some mayo
- 1/2 cup lime juice _(amount estimated)_
- a little cumin
- some garlic
- a splash hot sauce
- a little salt
- a little pepper
- a splash milk
- some ice
- 2 oz mezcal _(amount estimated)_
- some ginger beer
- 1/2 lime
- some mint
- spray oil
- 1 tortilla
- some cabbage
- some tomato
- some white onion
- some cilantro
- a wedge lime

## Steps

1. [1:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=72s) Mix oil, lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2. [1:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=95s) Slice halibut into small strips.
3. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=133s) Coat the fish strips evenly with the marinade mixture.
4. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=147s) Refrigerate the marinated fish for about thirty minutes.
5. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=150s) Combine mayo, lime juice, cumin, garlic, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and milk in a measuring cup and mix well to create the white sauce.
6. [3:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=219s) Transfer the white sauce into a squeeze bottle.
7. [4:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=262s) Fill a copper mug with ice, mezcal, ginger beer, lime juice, mint, and garnish with a lime wedge.
8. [5:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=338s) Place a wire grilling rack onto the grill and spray it with oil.
9. [6:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=367s) Place the marinated fish strips on the grilling rack.
10. [6:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=384s) Brush or spread mayo on a tortilla and place it on the grill.
11. [6:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=397s) Cover the grill and cook the fish and tortilla.
12. [6:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=400s) Flip the tortilla and fish pieces on the grill as they cook.
13. [7:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=465s) Remove the grilled tortilla and fish from the grill.
14. [8:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM8ezGD110&t=492s) Assemble the taco by layering cabbage, grilled fish, diced tomato, white onion, white sauce, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice on top of the tortilla.

## Equipment

- bowl
- knife
- refrigerator
- measuring cup
- squeeze bottle
- copper mug
- grill
- wire rack
- tongs

## What the video didn't say

- servings not specified
- total preparation and cooking time not specified
- exact spice and seasoning amounts not specified

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