Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos (Quick & Easy)
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos (Quick & Easy). This delightful recipe combines perfectly seasoned mahi mahi with a refreshing pineapple corn salsa and a creamy chipotle sauce, making it a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. In just 20 minutes, you can create a meal that’s not only quick but also bursting with taste and nutrition. These tacos are versatile, allowing you to customize ingredients based on your preferences or what’s on hand. Everyone at your table will be impressed by this flavorful dish!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mahi mahi (4 fillets)
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup grilled or roasted corn
- 1 cup pineapple, finely diced
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Warm corn tortillas
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeno, finely minced
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon agave
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped + 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- ½ lime, juiced (about 1–2 tablespoons juice)
- Purple cabbage, finely shredded
- Cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together blackening spices.
- Pat the mahi mahi dry and drizzle with avocado oil. Coat fillets evenly with the spice mixture.
- Preheat oven to broil and arrange rack near the top.
- Broil fish on a lined baking tray for about 8 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish cooks, combine corn, pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, agave, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl for salsa.
- For the chipotle sauce, whisk sour cream, mayo, chipotle pepper with adobo sauce, and lime juice in another bowl.
- Warm tortillas according to package instructions and assemble tacos by spreading sauce on each tortilla followed by cabbage, fish, and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (214g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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