Grilled fish tacos

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Marinade:
1/4 cup	extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons	distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons	fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons	lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons	honey
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon	cumin
1/2 teaspoon	chili powder
1 teaspoon	seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/2 teaspoon	ground black pepper
1 teaspoon	hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 pound	tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
Dressing:
1 (8 ounce) container	light sour cream
1/2 cup	adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
2 tablespoons	fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons	lime zest
1/4 teaspoon	cumin
1/4 teaspoon	chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
	salt
	pepper to taste
Toppings:
1 (10 ounce) package	tortillas
3	ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 bunch	cilantro, chopped
1 small head	cabbage, cored and shredded
2	limes, cut in wedges

Directions:
1. To make the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning, black pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl until blended. Place the tilapia in a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover, and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
2. To make the dressing, combine the sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning. Add salt, and pepper in desired amounts. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat.
4. Remove fish from marinade, drain off any excess and discard marinade. Grill fish pieces until easily flaked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
5. Assemble tacos by placing fish pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cilantro, and cabbage; drizzle with dressing. To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.

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