Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cilantro Jalapeno Slaw
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
14 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 tacos
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Calories
277 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cilantro Jalapeno Slaw
Description
The blackened mahi mahi tacos start with a spice rub mixing paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, and oregano. The fish is coated with olive oil before applying this seasoning and cooked in a hot cast iron skillet to develop a crisp, smoky exterior while maintaining a moist interior. After cooking, the fish is flaked to fit easily inside tortillas.
The cilantro jalapeno slaw consists of shredded red and green cabbage, thinly sliced red onion and red bell pepper, along with sliced, deseeded jalapenos and fresh cilantro. The mixture is tossed with a creamy coleslaw dressing to create a crunchy, fresh topping that complements the spicy fish and adds texture.
Assembling the tacos involves placing the flaked fish on warmed corn tortillas, topping with the slaw and sliced avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to add acidity and brightness. This combination delivers layers of flavor and textures, including spicy, creamy, and crunchy elements.
Ingredients
Cilantro Jalapeno Slaw
- 2 cups red cabbage shredded
- 2 cups green cabbage shredded
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeño seeded & sliced, large
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- ½ cup coleslaw dressing Litehouse
Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
- ½ tbsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp oregano
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 lb mahi mahi
- 8 corn tortilla warmed, 6 inch
- 1 lime sliced into wedges
- 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
Cilantro Jalapeno Slaw
- In a large bowl, combine all of the cilantro jalapeno coleslaw ingredients.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme and oregano.
- Rub the mahi mahi with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then cover with the blackening seasoning mix.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet on the stove over medium high heat.
- Once the oil is heated, add the mahi mahi and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the mahi mahi from the stove, break it apart with a fork and add it to the tortillas.
- Squeeze a lime wedge over each fish taco, then top with the sliced avocado and coleslaw.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1045mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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