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Mahi Mahi Tacos with Chipotle Crema and Mango Salsa
These Mahi Mahi tacos are grilled to perfection and then topped with spicy chipotle lime crema slaw and mango-chipotle salsa. They are the perfect recipe for your flat top griddle like a Blackstone or Cooking Steel.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 239 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 Mahi Mahi Fish Fillets about 1-1.5 pounds
- 10-12 corn tortillas
Seasoning:
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
Chipotle Lime Crema Slaw
- 4 Cups slaw mix
- ¼ Cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ Cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Chipotle Mango Salsa
- ¼ Cup Hot Cherry Peppers or Peppadew Peppers
- 1 Tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo chopped
- ½ Cup grape tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons red onion minced
- ¼ Cup Mango diced
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 Serrano pepper diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the Chipotle Lime Crema Slaw. Mix to combine and cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Finely dice the cherry or Peppadew peppers and the chipotle pepper. Quarter the grape tomatoes. Finely chop the cilantro.
- Combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Salsa can be made a day or 2 ahead of time for better flavor.
- Combine the fish seasoning spices in a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Cut the Mahi Mahi fillets into chunks and season generously with the spice mix.
- Heat your griddle or flat top, over medium heat. Make sure it is well oiled.
- If desired, warm or grill your tortillas on the griddle.
- Fry the Mahi Mahi for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Mahi mahi is dine when it reaches an internal temperature of 137 degrees.
- Serve the mahi mahi in the warm tortillas along with the salsa and slaw.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
909mg
(38%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
953IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 953IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.