Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos Recipe
Easy Grilled, Baked, or Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw. And two game changing sauce recipes for fish: Fresh Cilantro Lime and Chipotle Sauce.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 2 mahi mahi fillets 4-6 oz each, skin removed
- Kosher salt
- 3 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ½ Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 4 flour or corn tortillas , 8 - inches
- Sour cream and lime wedges for serving
For the Slaw
- 1 ½ cups green cabbage , thinly sliced using a mandoline or sharp knife
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoon red onion or shallots, minced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño , minced
- 2 tablespoon cilantro , chopped
- fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Marinate the Fish
- Cut the mahi-mahi into 8 equal slices and season with salt as needed. In a large bowl, gently combine the vegetable oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and garlic. Add the fish and let it marinate for about 30 minutes, in the refrigerator.
Make the Slaw
- Meanwhile, prepare the slaw. In a mixing bowl, toss the chopped cabbage with a generous pinch of salt (rounded ⅛ teaspoon) and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Squeeze out any excess moisture, then combine with the lime juice, honey, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Grill or Bake Fish
- For outdoor grilling: Place a quarter baking sheet or grill pan directly on the grate and turn burners to high heat. Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes.For indoor grilling: Place a grill pan on stove top and preheat the pan over medium high heat.Now, Grill the fish until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- To Bake: Place quarter sheet in oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Bake the fish for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
- The best way to tell if the fish is done is to use an instant read thermometer. We want the fish to register 145 degrees F.
Assemble the Tacos
- Place about 2 tablespoons of slaw into a warm tortilla and top with two pieces of grilled fish. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Garnish with sauce, if desired.
Notes
These mahi mahi fish tacos are quick, fresh, and totally customizable. Try them with your favorite salsa, swap the fish if needed, and mix up the sauces to keep things exciting. Read the section above on sauces for fish tacos. Whether you’re cooking for two on a weeknight or firing up the grill for a backyard meal, these tacos are a keeper.