Description
These Mahi Mahi Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring perfectly seasoned and seared mahi mahi fillets topped with a creamy cilantro lime sauce, fresh avocado slices, charred tortillas, and a crunchy fish slaw. Packed with fresh flavors and a hint of spice, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 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
Sauce
- 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
Tacos
- 4 tortillas (charred)
- 1/3 cup fish slaw
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Jalapeños (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Fish: Start by seasoning the mahi mahi fillets on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, and cumin. Press the seasoning firmly 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 seasoned mahi mahi fillets and sear for 7-8 minutes without moving them to develop a nice crust.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the fillets carefully and cook the other side for about 7 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Slice the Fish: Remove the mahi mahi from the skillet and place on a cutting board. Slice the fillets into strips and drizzle with some 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: Take each charred tortilla and add sliced mahi mahi strips, fish slaw, avocado slices, jalapeños to taste, and finish with a drizzle of the cilantro lime sauce and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier and lighter sauce.
- Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled for the best citrus flavor.
- Char the tortillas directly over a gas flame or on a skillet for authentic flavor and texture.
- Fish slaw can be homemade or store-bought; a crunchy cabbage slaw with lime dressing works well.
- If mahi mahi is unavailable, firm white fish such as cod or snapper can be used as a substitute.
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
