Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Mahi Mahi Tacos featuring perfectly seasoned and seared fish, creamy lime-cilantro sauce, fresh slaw, and vibrant toppings like avocado and jalapeños, all wrapped in charred tortillas. A quick, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Seasoning
- 4 mahi mahi fillets
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Peppers and Sauce
- 2 poblano peppers or jalapeños
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings and Assembly
- 4 tortillas (charred)
- 1/3 cup fish slaw
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Jalapeños, to taste
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the fish: Evenly season both sides of the mahi mahi fillets with garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, and cumin. Press the seasoning gently so it adheres well to the fish.
- Cook the fish: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet or indoor grill over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned mahi mahi fillets and sear for 7-8 minutes on one side until golden.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 7 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the fish for tacos: Remove the cooked fish to a cutting board. Slice into strips and drizzle with lime juice and chopped cilantro for added freshness.
- Make the sauce: In a blender, combine sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, poblano or jalapeño peppers, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble tacos: Warm and char the tortillas if needed. On each tortilla, layer fish strips, fish slaw, sliced avocado, jalapeños, and a generous drizzle of the prepared sauce.
- Serve: Garnish tacos with additional cilantro and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh mahi mahi fillets for the best texture and flavor.
- Char tortillas over a gas flame or skillet to add a smoky flavor.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños to control heat level.
- The sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- For extra crunch, add shredded cabbage or radish slices to the slaw.
- Leftover fish makes great salad topping or sandwich filling.
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
