Martha’s Fish Tacos

We can’t get enough barbecued fish at our house. This recipe can be made in advance and served cold, or eaten hot off the grill. It’s fantastic either way!

—MARTHA BENOIT PROCTORSVILLE, VT



PREP: 25 MIN. GRILL: 10 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


large ears sweet corn

teaspoon butter, softened

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

haddock fillet (8 ounces)

teaspoons chili powder, divided

cups shredded lettuce

medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

medium sweet red pepper, chopped

medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped

tablespoons taco sauce

tablespoons lime juice, divided

tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

1/2   teaspoons grated lime peel

12       flour tortillas (8 inches)

1. Spread corn with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, sprinkle fish with 1 teaspoon chili powder. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill fish, covered, over medium heat for 7-9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

3. Cool corn slightly; remove kernels from cobs. Place in a large bowl. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, red pepper, avocado, taco sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, cilantro, lime peel and remaining chili powder.

4. Drizzle remaining lime juice over fish; cut into 1/2-in. cubes. Add to corn mixture. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture over each tortilla. Serve immediately.