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Mexican Adobo Smoked Tilapia

Tilapia is excellent for fish tacos. Chipotle-orange marinade, then smoky and flaked over corn tortillas.

Time: 30 min marinade + 35 min smoke
Temp: 275°F / 135°C
Wood: Mesquite or Apple

Ingredients

  • Tilapia fillets
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 oranges (juice)
  • 2 limes (juice)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
  • Cumin
  • Corn tortillas
  • Cabbage slaw
  • Crema

Marinade

Mix ¼ cup olive oil, juice of 2 oranges, juice of 2 limes, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo (minced), and a pinch of cumin.

Brine

Marinate the fillets in this mixture for 20–30 minutes.

Smoke

Smoke at 275°F (135°C). Once done, flake the fish and serve with corn tortillas, cabbage slaw, and crema.