Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos

Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos

from garlicsaltandlime.com
28 min
5 servings

Delicious, flaky mahi mahi seared in blackening seasonings and butter and added to corn tortillas along with a tangy, homemade slaw. Top with sour cream, baja sauce, avocado, cilantro, lime, jalapeno slices and anything else your heart desires. Easy, healthy, 30 minute dinner (perfect for a busy weeknight)!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mahi mahi fillets (*see note below)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (*salted will work too, consider reducing salt in blackening seasoning mix.)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder (*regular chili powder will also work)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (*regular paprika will do the trick but smoked is EXTRA delicious.)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix (*see note below)
  • ½ cup 0% Fat Greek yogurt (*see note below)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 10 small corn tortillas (*or flour if preferred)
  • Optional toppings: Baja sauce, sour cream, shredded cheese, lime wedges, jalapeno slices, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, salsa, guacamole.

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse fish fillets and pat dry. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients for blackening seasoning in a small mixing bowl and whisk well. Sprinkle seasonings on both sides of your mahi mahi and rub in so it thoroughly covers each fillet.

  3. 3

    Measure butter into a sauté pan and place on medium heat. Once butter has fully melted, add fish fillets and fry on each side for 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Once the mahi mahi is flaky and internal temperature has reached 137°F, it is done. Keep in mind that some fillets may cook slower or faster depending on thickness (I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to check your fish).

  5. 5

    Allow fillets to rest and make your slaw. Combine coleslaw mix, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper and white wine vinegar. Mix until ingredients are well incorporated. (*Tip: if you like sweeter coleslaw, add some honey)!

  6. 6

    Assemble tacos and add desired toppings. Enjoy! (*Tip: I like to heat my tortillas on a frying pan to give them some warmth and color, it takes a little extra time but is very tasty. You can also wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to soften them up a bit)!