Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Mahi Mahi Tacos featuring perfectly seared fish fillets, a creamy cilantro-lime sauce, and fresh toppings like avocado, jalapeños, and slaw. This quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Seasoning
- 4 Mahi Mahi fillets
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
Sauce
- 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
Toppings and Assembly
- 2 poblano peppers or jalapeños
- 4 tortillas, charred
- 1/3 cup fish slaw
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Jalapeños to taste
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
Instructions
- Season the Fish: Season both sides of the Mahi Mahi fillets with garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, and cumin. Press the seasoning into the fish to ensure it sticks well.
- Cook the Fish: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet or indoor grill over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and sear for 7-8 minutes without moving, until the underside is golden and ready to flip.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the fillets carefully 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 from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Slice the fillets into strips and drizzle with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a blender, combine sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the charred tortillas. On each tortilla, layer fish strips, fish slaw, avocado slices, jalapeños, and a final drizzle of the creamy cilantro-lime sauce. Garnish with additional cilantro as desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Char the tortillas over an open flame or skillet to add a smoky flavor.
- Fish slaw can be store-bought or homemade using shredded cabbage and carrots.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure not to overcook the Mahi Mahi to keep it tender and moist.
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
