Dutch Yellowtail Tacos with Grilled Mango and AvocadoThese Dutch yellowtail tacos with grilled mango and avocado make the perfect end-of-summer recipe – weeknight or weekend, they’re a crowd-pleaser! 

What Is Dutch Yellowtail?

You’ve probably heard of yellowtail at your favorite sushi or poke spot. But did you know Dutch Yellowtail is also incredibly versatile and delicious cooked? Yellowtail goes by many different names including Kingfish, Hiramasa, and Amberjack – all the same species! It has a gorgeous pinkish-white filet, tastes mild, has a firm texture, and is seriously delicious. 
Additionaly, Dutch Yellowtail from The Kingfish Company is now available in the frozen fish section at Whole Foods and is the perfect item to stock in your freezer for a quick dinner in a pinch! 

Dutch Yellowtail Tacos with Grilled Mango and Avocado

Why I Choose Sustainably Farmed Fish

I touted the benefits of sustainably and responsibly farmed seafood last year, and Dutch Yellowtail from The Kingfish Company is no different. Their yellowtail is farmed using a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) meaning they use filtered seawater, they grow their fish antibiotic and hormone-free, AND all of their energy is 100% renewable. Dutch Yellowtail from The Kingfish Company is also the only yellowtail on earth that’s certified by both Best Aquaculture Practices AND ASC Aqua Global.

As a quick refresher on why I choose sustainably farmed fish over wild-caught, sustainably raised fish:

  • Is often MORE nutritional than wild-caught fish as there is more control over the fish’s diets allowing companies to eliminate harmful PCBs and mercury from the fish’s diet, and therefore in the fish fillets, you’re eating. 
  • Is MORE widely available and affordable than wild-caught fish, making it a better option for those with limited access and funds for food. This helps achieve the goal of encouraging more people to consume more fish in general for their health and wellbeing.
  • Is a vote against overfishing, a major environmental issue facing our oceans and ecosystems. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the proportion of overexploited, depleted, or recovering fish stocks in the world’s oceans increased from 10 percent in 1974 to 32 percent in 2008. That means that 32 percent of fish species are currently being overfished and depleted, wreaking havoc on the ecosystem.

Why Dutch Yellowtail Is a Great Choice

Finally, if these aren’t enough reasons to pick up some frozen Dutch Yellowtail at your local Whole Foods, maybe the taste will sway you! These fish filets have none of the “fishy” smell or taste so often accompanying fish recipes. The mango and avocado were the perfect complements to the clean, mild taste of the Dutch Yellowtail, making these a crowd-pleaser on a hot summer night. 

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Dutch Yellowtail Tacos with Grilled Mango and Avocado
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Serves: 2 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 2 Dutch Yellowtail fillets
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into 1” strips
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut into ½” strips
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 tortillas
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup microgreens
Instructions
  1. Heat a grill pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil
  2. Rinse the Yellowtail filets and dry with paper towels.
  3. Place on the grill pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin, covering both sides
  4. Add the mango and avocado slices to the grill pan
  5. Cook all for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the fish starts to flake
  6. While the fish, mango and avocado cook, heat up 4 tortillas and fill them with microgreens
  7. Add the fish filets, mango, and avocado to each taco. Top with more microgreens and enjoy hot!