Best 8 Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos Recipes

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Grilled mahi mahi tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Mahi mahi, also known as dolphinfish, is a mild-flavored fish that pairs well with a variety of toppings and sauces. When grilled, mahi mahi has a slightly smoky flavor that complements the fresh, zesty flavors of salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun and festive meal to serve at your next party, grilled mahi mahi tacos are sure to be a hit.

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.

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI TACOS



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Make and share this Grilled Mahi-Mahi Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb sea bass or 1 lb tilapia fillet
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder (to taste) or 3/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt (less if using table salt)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon oregano
14 ounces shredded coleslaw mix (from bag)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 diced chipotle chiles in adobo
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
lime wedge (don't leave this out~it adds a splash of acidity)
4 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the slaw ingredient minus the cabbage. When it is nicely mixed, fold in the cabbage.
  • In a small bowl mix the chile powder, cumin, salt, cayenne, cilantro, pepper and oregano. Dry off the fish filets with a paper towel.
  • Oil the filets then rub with the chile mixture. Cover and let sit in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • While the fish is marinating, preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • Oil the grill grates with vegetable oil then place the fish on the grill, meat side down. Grill for 4 minutes or until the fish releases from the grill grates.
  • Flip the fish and grill for another 3-4 minutes or until the fish are opaque all the way through. Remove the fish from the grill and let rest.
  • While the fish are resting, place the tortillas on the grill for about 15 seconds on each side.
  • Break the fish up into chunks and place on the grilled tortilla. Cover the fish with slaw. Serve with a wedge of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.1, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 2410.1, Carbohydrate 71.1, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 8.6, Protein 32

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.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI TACOS WITH RED CABBAGE SLAW, TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALSA AND PINEAPPLE HOT SAUCE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 small tacos

Number Of Ingredients 40

4 (8-ounce) mahi mahi fillets
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows
8 (6-inch) flour tortillas, cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch circles, and deep fried
Red Cabbage Slaw, recipe follows
Tomato and Avocado Salsa, recipe follows
Pineapple hot sauce, store bought or recipe follows, for drizzling
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 heaping tablespoon honey
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 head red cabbage, finely shredded
1 large carrot, cut into fine julienne
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 serrano chile, finely diced
1 to 2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 to 2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 ripe pineapple, preferably Golden pineapple
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
1 container frozen pineapple puree, thawed
2 habanero chiles, chopped
1 cup rice wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Honey

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Brush fillets with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove from grill and drizzle with some of the Citrus Vinaigrette. Let rest 5 minutes and then flake with a fork.
  • Fill each fried tortilla with some of the mahi, top with the Red Cabbage Slaw, Tomato and Avocado Salsa, and drizzle with Charred Pineapple-habanero Hot Sauce.
  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Gently combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Heat a grill to high or preheat the broiler. Place the whole pineapple (do not peel it) on the grill and grill until the entire surface is completely black and charred. Remove from grill and let cool slightly. Peel the pineapple, remove the core and coarsely chop the flesh.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add the onion and cook until soft. Add the pineapple, pineapple puree, habanero and vinegar and cook until the mixture is completely soft, about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt, pepper and honey, to taste. Strain the mixture into a bowl.

GRILLED MAHI MAHI



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This recipe is great either on the grill or in the oven broiler. The tomatoes give it a little bite. My entire family loves it, even my pickiest eater. In the winter I make this dish in my oven or broiler. The amounts I gave are approximate. I use two cans of tomatoes when I want more 'bite,' only one can when I want less. I like a lot of garlic so I generally use a lot.

Provided by Helene Rose-Carson

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Mahi Mahi

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds skinned, deboned mahi mahi, cut into chunks
¾ (4.5 ounce) jar bottled minced garlic
½ cup butter, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 ½ lemons, juiced
½ cup dry white wine
1 ½ (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces shredded pepperjack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Place mahi mahi in an aluminum foil pan, and toss with the garlic to coat. Distribute butter evenly throughout pan. Spread onions over fish. Pour the lemon juice, wine, and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers over the fish. Season with salt and pepper. Tightly cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place pan on the grill grate, and cook fish 35 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 179.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 480.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GRILLED MAHI MAHI TACOS



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Make and share this Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs mahi mahi fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • Brush fillets with oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Grill fillets until opaque. Transfer to a cutting board and cut in bite sized pieces.
  • To build tacos, divide fish equally among tortillas. Top with cabbage and citrus salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 124.1, Sodium 613.7, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 34.7

GRILLED MAHI MAHI



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Instead of grilling out the usual hamburgers or chicken breasts, prepare this grilled mahi mahi and reel in raves! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons sherry or pineapple juice
2 garlic cloves
8 mahi mahi fillets (6 ounces each)
TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA:
1 medium mango, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped seeded peeled papaya
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the teriyaki sauce, sherry or pineapple juice and garlic; add mahi mahi. Turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Place mahi mahi on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY GRILLED MAHI MAHI



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Pair with a glass of Vinho Verde Estreia. Perfect for summer, grilling season, and 4th of July!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Mahi Mahi

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 (4 ounce) fillets wild-caught skin-on mahi-mahi fillets
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat a gas grill for medium-high heat (450 degrees F (230 degrees C)) and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine the paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Brush mahi mahi fillets with olive oil on both sides and season with the spice mixture.
  • Grill on the hot grill until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 488.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

- For a smokier flavor, try grilling the mahi-mahi directly on the grill grates. - If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the mahi-mahi in a grill pan or under the broiler. - To make the tacos more flavorful, marinate the mahi-mahi in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin before grilling. - Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. - You can also use any other type of fish or seafood in these tacos, such as shrimp, tilapia, or salmon.

Conclusion:

Grilled mahi-mahi tacos are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. You can customize this dish with various toppings to suit your preferences, including shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

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