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Mahi Mahi Taco Recipe

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🐟 Mahi Mahi Tacos Recipe features fresh, flavorful ingredients that create a delicious and satisfying meal.
🌮 This recipe combines tender grilled fish with zesty slaw and chipotle aioli for a vibrant and balanced taco experience.

  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tacos

Ingredients

– ½ cup mayonnaise

– 1 avocado

– ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped

– 2 garlic cloves

– 3 tablespoons lime juice

– 4 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, chopped (or 1 fresh jalapeño, cored and seeded)

– ½ teaspoon kosher salt

– ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

– 12 oz slaw mix

– ½ cup mayonnaise

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 teaspoon lime juice

– ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (adjust for heat; use regular chili powder for less heat)

– Pinch of kosher salt

– Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

– 1¼ lb mahi mahi fillets, skinless and cut into 12 pieces (can substitute with fresh tuna steak, swordfish, or cod)

– 4 teaspoons chili powder

– 1 teaspoon ground cumin

– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1 teaspoon kosher salt

– 2 tablespoons lime juice

– 3 tablespoons olive oil

– ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

– 12 corn tortillas

– ½ cup fresh cilantro for garnish

– ½ cup thinly sliced radish for garnish

– 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced for garnish

– Hot sauce for garnish

Instructions

1-First, prepare all ingredients by rinsing and patting dry the Mahi Mahi fillets, then chop vegetables and measure spices to have everything ready. This helps keep things organized and fun in the kitchen.

2-Next, preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, then season the Mahi Mahi fillets with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook the seasoned fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until they’re opaque and flaky; timing might vary based on thickness, so keep an eye on them. Once done, remove from heat and let rest briefly while you warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or directly over a flame for flexibility and softness.

3-Now, assemble the tacos by placing the cooked Mahi Mahi in the tortillas and topping with shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Add salsa verde or your choice of sauce for an extra layer of flavor, then serve immediately with additional lime wedges and cilantro. For a helpful tip, check out this grilled shrimp tacos recipe on our site for more seafood ideas that complement your Mahi Mahi tacos.

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Notes

🌶 Use chipotle chili powder for authentic heat, or substitute with regular chili powder for milder flavor.
🐟 Substitute mahi mahi with fresh tuna, swordfish, or cod if unavailable.
🔥 Use a grill pan or cast iron skillet to prevent fish from breaking apart; consider skewering fish pieces for easier grilling.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 tacos
  • Calories: 368
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 968 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 127 mg