Best 5 Easy Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos Recipes

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Mahi mahi, also known as dolphinfish, is a popular choice for fish tacos due to its mild flavor and flaky texture. This versatile fish can be cooked in a variety of ways, but grilling or pan-searing are the most common methods for fish tacos. Mahi mahi tacos are typically served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. If you're looking for an easy and delicious weeknight meal, mahi mahi fish tacos are a great option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI TACOS



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A California classic, these tacos rely on quality fish-and a boost from a dry rub-to set them apart. Buy the best seafood you can find, and serve the extra pico de gallo with chips.

Categories     Fish     Onion     Tomato     Cinco de Mayo     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Seafood     Summer     Family Reunion     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Cabbage     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Tortillas     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

Pico de gallo:
5 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, minced
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Crema:
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Hot pepper sauce
Tacos:
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1-pound mahi-mahi fillet
Vegetable oil (for brushing)
8 6" corn tortillas, warmed
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • For pico de gallo:
  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For crema:
  • Whisk cream and sour cream in a small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
  • For tacos:
  • Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Combine all dried spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle over fish. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill fish until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Using a fork, coarsely shred fish. Fill tortillas with fish, cabbage, and pico de gallo. Drizzle with crema. Squeeze fresh lime wedges over tacos.

MAHI-MAHI FISH TACOS



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In this mahi-mahi fish taco recipe, chili-coated fish gets a lovely crust from the hot pan. The creaminess of the avocado sauce complements the crisp crunch of the jicama, and it's all pulled together in 20 minutes.

Provided by Liv Dansky

Categories     Healthy Fish Taco Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (4 ounce) skinless mahi-mahi fillets
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt, divided
1 avocado
⅓ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
½ cup jicama matchsticks
1 red Fresno chile or jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced
½ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fish evenly with chili powder and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Place avocado, yogurt, water, lime juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; process until well combined and smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Use a fork to flake the fish into large pieces. Top tortillas with the fish, jicama, the avocado sauce, sliced chile (or jalapeño) and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 429 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

EASY MAHI MAHI FISH TACOS



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These fish tacos are delicious and light. Best of both worlds! This is a great dish when you're on the go, as it's quick and easy. Enjoy. Add habanero hot sauce and low-fat sour cream to your preference.

Provided by jacquixox

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
4 (3 ounce) fillets mahi mahi
1 dash lime juice
1 medium tomato, diced
½ red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
cooking spray
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Season mahi mahi lightly with adobo seasoning and 1 dash of lime juice.
  • Mix tomato, red onion, cilantro, scallions, and 2 tablespoons lime juice together in a bowl for the pico de gallo.
  • Lightly spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; turn stove to medium-high heat. Cook mahi mahi until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  • Place corn tortillas between damp paper towels; microwave until heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Place 1/2 of each mahi mahi fillet on a tortilla. Top each with 2 slices avocado and 1 scoop of pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 55.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

MAHI MAHI TACOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield about 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon dill seed
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 pounds fillet mahi mahi with skin
1/4 cup peanut oil
Mini taco shells
Pico de Gallo, store bought
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all of the dry ingredients for the rub and mix well. Set aside. Brush the soy sauce over the flesh side of the fillet. Let set in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator and brush with the oil. Sprinkle with desired amount of dry rub. Let stand for 15 minutes before grilling.
  • Cook the fillet with the flesh side facing the heat source. Cook until fork tender or 8 to 10 minutes or until just opaque. Cooking time will depend on how hot the heat source is. Let stand for about 5 minutes after removing from the heat. Flake the fish with a fork into a taco shell and top with Pico de Gallo. Add cilantro for garnish.

MAHI MAHI FISH TACOS



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From Everyday with Rachael Ray. I love the idea of the soft and the crunchy shells! Like a "double-decker" taco. Yum!

Provided by Lakerdog2

Categories     Mexican

Time 23m

Yield 2 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, one quarter finely chopped, the remainder thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, grated
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 limes, juice of, plus
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
8 taco shells
8 flour tortillas
1 cup creme fraiche or 1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil, add jalepeno, chopped red onion and cook for 4 minutes. In a small bowl, mash black beans with the cumin and season with salt & pepper.
  • In large bowl, combine honey, 2 tbsp oil, hot sauce and lime juice. Season with salt & pepper. Add sliced onion, cabbage and cilantro. Toss.
  • Coat fish with remaining 1 tbsp oil and the lime peel, and grill over medium for 8 minutes, turning once.
  • Warm taco shells and tortillas on the grill. Spread a few tbsp of the mashed beans on the outside of the taco, (stir in 1 to 2 tbsp hot water into beans if they are too thick) and wrap a tortilla around each one, pressing to ahere.
  • Flake half a piece of fish into each taco shell and top with some cabbage slaw. Top with creme fraiche or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1020, Fat 48.4, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 205.6, Sodium 870.3, Carbohydrate 99.2, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 19.7, Protein 51

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest mahi-mahi possible. Look for fish that is firm to the touch and has a mild, sweet smell. Avoid fish that is slimy or has a strong fishy odor.
  • Season the fish simply. A simple seasoning of salt, pepper, and lemon juice will allow the natural flavor of the fish to shine through.
  • Cook the fish over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
  • Make sure the fish is cooked through before serving. The fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
  • Serve the fish tacos with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Mahi-mahi fish tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. By following these tips, you can make sure that your fish tacos come out perfect every time.

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