Amazing Mahi Mahi Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
33 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
Amazing Mahi Mahi Tacos
Description
This recipe begins with preparing an avocado-lime slaw by blending mayo, avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and jalapeños, then tossing with slaw mix for a creamy, bright salad. A chipotle aioli is made by combining mayo, garlic, lime juice, chipotle chile powder, salt, and pepper for a smoky, zesty sauce.
Mahi mahi fillets are marinated in a mixture of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion and garlic powders, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grilled until opaque and cooked through. Grilling provides a nicely charred exterior while keeping the fish tender inside. Warm corn tortillas serve as the base for the tacos.
To assemble, grilled fish pieces are layered on tortillas and topped with avocado-lime slaw, chipotle aioli, sliced cilantro, radishes, and jalapeños for freshness and heat. Hot sauce is optional for extra spice. These tacos offer a balance of smoky, creamy, and fresh flavors.
Tips include using preferred chili powders to adjust heat, substituting tuna or swordfish if mahi mahi is unavailable, grilling fish in a pan or on skewers for ease, and warming tortillas in foil to prevent drying out.
Ingredients
FOR THE AVOCADO-LIME SLAW
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 tablespoon jalapeños pickled, chopped. Or 1 fresh jalapeno: cored and seeded
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 12 oz. slaw mix
FOR THE CHIPOTLE AIOLI
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder add more for increased heat, or regular chil powder for less heat
- 1 pinch salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 pinch black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
FOR THE MAHI MAHI
- 1 ¼ lb mahi mahi fillets skinless, cut into 12 pieces (can aslo use also use fresh tuna steak)
- 4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 12 corn tortillas
- ½ cup cilantro for garnish, fresh
- ½ cup radish for garnish, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeño peppers thinly sliced, for garnish, fresh
- hot sauce such as Tobasco, for garnish
Instructions
MAKE THE AVOCADO-LIME SLAW
- In a food processor, add the mayo, avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapenos, salt and pepper and pulse until completely blended.
- Add the mayo-avocado mixture to the slaw and stir until fully coated. Set aside.
MAKE THE CHIPOTLE AIOLI
- Stir together the mayo, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
PREPARE THE MAHI MAHI
- Make the marinade by mixing together in a medium bowl the chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion and garlic powders, salt, pepper, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Add the mahi mahi and turn to coat. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat your grill to high heat.
- Place fish in a grill pan or cast iron skillet. Or, thread each fish piece with a skewer. Discard the left-over marinade.
- Grill the fish, carefully turning once, until opaque and just cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
- Heat the tortillas directly on the grill rack, or place in aluminum foil, and heat on the grill.
- Place the cooked fish in the warmed tortilla and top with slaw, fresh cilantro, radishes, chipotle aioli, sliced jalapenos, and hot sauce.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder type to control spiciness; chipotle adds heat and smokiness, regular chili powder is milder.
- Substitute mahi mahi with fresh tuna steak, swordfish, or cod if unavailable.
- Grill fish in a grill pan or cast iron skillet for easier handling; skewering pieces is an option.
- Warm tortillas in foil on the grill to prevent drying and preserve softness; avoid overexposure to direct heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 968mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1239mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1765IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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