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Grilled Key West Grunt Tacos
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Grilled Key West Grunt Tacos

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KEY WEST SELECT BLEND Buy now from Salted Perfection $16

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We are taking that fresh Graybar Grunt and giving it the respect it deserves. This is beach food done right—light, flaky fish coated in a zesty, sweet-heat rub, tucked into warm corn tortillas with a crisp, creamy slaw. No overthinking it, just fresh flavors hitting the spot.

Made to serve: 1-2
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs fresh-caught Graybar Grunt fillets, pin bones removed
  • 3 tbsp Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded red and green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth. Toss in the shredded cabbage and mix until fully coated. Set this slaw aside in the fridge to let the flavors marry while you handle the fish.
  2. Pat the Graybar Grunt fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to help the seasoning stick.
  3. Generously coat both sides of the fish with the Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend. Press the rub gently into the flesh.
  4. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, lay the fillets in the pan. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove the fish from the heat and let it rest for a minute. Use a fork to break the fillets into large, bite-sized chunks.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until they are pliable and slightly charred.
  7. Assemble the tacos by layering a generous pinch of slaw on each tortilla, topping with the seasoned fish, and finishing with avocado slices and chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve immediately while the tortillas are warm. DUNZO!

Tony’s Fine Print

They tell me every recipe needs a little fine print, so here’s mine. I do my best to keep things straight, no surprises and no sneaky allergens. The info you see here is put together with care, capisce? But kitchens are wild places and ingredients do not always behave. Always double-check the labels on what you buy, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. If something does not look right, trust your gut (and your doctor) before you trust me. Bottom line: I am here to guide, not to diagnose. You cook, you taste, you take responsibility.

Deal? Good. Now let’s eat.

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