Description

These Mahi Mahi Tacos are a flavorful and easy-to-make meal featuring perfectly seasoned and seared mahi mahi fillets, topped with a creamy cilantro lime sauce, fresh slaw, avocado slices, and jalapeños, all wrapped in charred tortillas. This dish is quick to prepare, filling, and offers a delicious balance of spicy, tangy, and fresh flavors perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Fish and Seasoning

4 mahi mahi fillets
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Peppers and Sauce

2 poblano peppers or jalapeño peppers
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil

Taco Assembly

4 tortillas, charred
1/3 cup fish slaw
1 avocado, sliced
jalapeños, to taste
2 tablespoons cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Season the Fish: Season the mahi mahi fillets evenly on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, and cumin. Press the spices onto the fish so they stick well.
Cook the Fish: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet or indoor grill over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned fish fillets and sear for 7-8 minutes without moving them to get a nice crust.
Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the mahi mahi and cook the other side for about 7 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Slice the Fish: Remove the cooked fish to a cutting board and slice the fillets into strips. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
Prepare the Sauce: In a blender, combine sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, poblano or jalapeño peppers, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the charred tortillas. Add a portion of sliced mahi mahi, a generous scoop of fish slaw, avocado slices, jalapeños to taste, and drizzle the creamy cilantro lime sauce over the top. Garnish with additional cilantro.
Serve: Serve the assembled tacos immediately while warm and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Notes

For extra heat, add more jalapeños or use hotter peppers in the sauce.
You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier and lower-fat option.
Char the tortillas directly on a gas flame or in a hot skillet for better flavor and texture.
Fish slaw can be substituted with shredded cabbage mixed with lime juice, salt, and a little olive oil if you don’t have ready-made slaw.
Leftover cooked mahi mahi can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 541 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 141 mg