Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos (Quick & Easy)
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos (Quick & Easy), a delightful dish that brings together perfectly seasoned fish, refreshing pineapple corn salsa, and a creamy chipotle sauce. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a fun taco night with friends. In just 20 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking, you can serve up impressive tacos that are bursting with flavor. With fresh ingredients and customizable toppings, these tacos are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mahi mahi fillets
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 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
- 1 cup grilled or roasted corn
- 1 cup pineapple, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, 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 sour cream
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped + 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- ½ lime, juiced (about 1–2 tablespoons juice)
- Warm corn tortillas
- Purple cabbage, finely shredded
- Cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the blackening spice mix by combining all spices in a bowl.
- Season mahi mahi with avocado oil and the spice mix. Marinate if time allows.
- Preheat your oven to broil and cook the fish on a lined baking tray for about 8 minutes until flaky.
- While the fish cooks, make the pineapple corn salsa by mixing corn, pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, agave, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Blend sour cream, mayo, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and lime juice for the creamy sauce.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with fish, salsa, cabbage, and chipotle sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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