Description
Simple recipe for preparing flavorful Mahi Mahi fish tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb Mahi Mahi fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 0.5 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
- For the sauce: 0.5 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Mix chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix onto the Mahi Mahi fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and flake the fish with a fork.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, hot sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Assemble the tacos: Place flaked fish onto each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, cilantro, and a drizzle of the prepared sauce. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the filling before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in the sauce for a lighter option.
- For extra flavor, grill the fish instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 65
Keywords: Mahi Mahi, Fish Tacos, Tacos, Seafood, Mexican Food, Quick Dinner