Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema
User Reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
389 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema
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These Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos are PERFECT for busy weeknights because they're ready in just 20 minutes. And they're so fresh and flavorful, especially with some 5-minute Cilantro Lime Crema drizzled on top!
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Ingredients
Blackened Mahi Mahi:
- 1.5 lb. mahi-mahi (24oz) fresh or frozen – de-thaw if frozen
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (30g)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice (30g)
- 3 Tbsp blackening seasoning store bought or homemade (see below)
- tortillas fajita size**, for serving - use GF or corn for gluten-free
- Angel hair coleslaw for topping - can also use shredded lettuce
Cilantro Lime Crema:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120g) sub for dairy-free Greek yogurt if needed
- 1/4 cup light mayo (60g)
- 1/2 heaping cup chopped cilantro (14g)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (30g)
- 1 tsp honey (7g) or to taste
- 1 tsp each garlic powder and onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the cilantro lime sauce ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until combined. Taste and add any additional salt, garlic, honey, etc., as needed.
- Store in the fridge while preparing the mahi mahi.
- Combine the olive oil, lime juice and blackening seasoning in a flat dish. Pat mahi-mahi dry with a paper towel and add to the bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb more flavors if time allows.
- Heat your grill or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the mahi-mahi and cook, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. *see notes below for oven option
- Wipe pan clean and heat tortillas up for 30 seconds on each side. Break mahi mahi into smaller pieces with a fork and add to heated tortillas.
- Top with coleslaw and Cilantro Lime Sauce.
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Notes
- To make gluten-free: use gluten-free tortillas.
- To make dairy-free: use dairy-free yogurt.
- To make your own blackening season:
- To Bake: Place filets on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 12-17 minutes or until the fish easily flakes with a fork (or reaches 140°F).
- **Nutrition calculated using two Mission Fajita size tortillas. One serving is 1/4 of the cooked mahi mahi (126g) in two tortillas. Log Cilantro Lime Crema separately so you can add as much or as little as you wish.
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2 mahi mahi tacos (126g mahi mahi in two tortillas)
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
37.5g
(75%)
Fat
12.3g
(19%)
Saturated Fat
1.9g
(10%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 mahi mahi tacos (126g mahi mahi in two tortillas) | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 37.5g | 75% |
| Fat | 12.3g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 10% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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