Amazing Mahi Mahi Tacos

Amazing Mahi Mahi Tacos

4 Servings
33 min Cook Time
These Mahi Mahi Tacos are now a staple in our house. So flavorful and easy to make. You can grill them, sear them, or bake them. The avocado-lime slaw is sublime. And the chipotle-aioli gives a wonderful kick. Incredible flavor!!

Ingredients

FOR THE AVOCADO-LIME SLAW
mayonnaise1 cup
(120g)
avocado1 whole
1 whole
cilantro1 cup, roughly chopped
(15g)
garlic cloves2 cloves
(10g)
lime juice3 tbsp
(45ml)
jalapeños4 tbsp, pickled, chopped. Or 1 fresh jalapeno: cored and seeded
(60g)
Kosher salt1 tsp
(3g)
black pepper0 tsp, freshly ground
(1g)
slaw mix12 oz
(340g)
FOR THE CHIPOTLE AIOLI
mayonnaise1 cup
(120g)
garlic cloves2 cloves, minced
(10g)
lime juice1 tsp
(5ml)
chipotle chile powder1 tsp, add more for increased heat, or regular chili powder for less heat
(2g)
Kosher salt and black pepper1 pinch, freshly ground
(1g)
FOR THE MAHI MAHI
mahi mahi fillets1 lb, skinless, cut into 12 pieces. Can also use fresh tuna steak
(560g)
chili powder4 tsp
(8g)
ground cumin1 tsp
(3g)
smoked paprika1 tsp
(3g)
onion powder1 tsp
(3g)
garlic powder1 tsp
(3g)
Kosher salt1 tsp
(5g)
lime juice2 tbsp
(30ml)
olive oil3 tbsp
(45ml)
black pepper1 tsp, freshly ground
(1g)
corn tortillas12 whole
(12whole)
cilantro1 cup, fresh, for garnish
(10g)
radish1 cup, thinly sliced, for garnish
(60g)
jalapeños2 whole, fresh, thinly sliced, for garnish
(30g)
hot saucesuch as Tobasco, for garnish
(0g)

Instructions

Step-by-step guide
  1. 1

    # MAKE THE AVOCADO-LIME SLAW

  2. 2

    In a food processor, add the mayo, avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapenos, salt and pepper and pulse until completely blended.

  3. 3

    Add the mayo-avocado mixture to the slaw and stir until fully coated. Set aside.

  4. 4

    # MAKE THE CHIPOTLE AIOLI

  5. 5

    Stir together the mayo, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.

  6. 6

    # PREPARE THE MAHI MAHI

  7. 7

    Make the marinade by mixing together in a medium bowl the chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion and garlic powders, salt, pepper, lime juice, and olive oil.

  8. 8

    Add the mahi mahi and turn to coat. Let rest for 15 minutes.

    Timer: 15m
  9. 9

    Meanwhile, heat your grill to high heat.

  10. 10

    Place fish in a grill pan or cast iron skillet. Or, thread each fish piece with a skewer. Discard the left-over marinade.

  11. 11

    Grill the fish, carefully turning once, until opaque and just cooked through, about 8 minutes total.

    Timer: 8m
  12. 12

    Heat the tortillas directly on the grill rack, or place in aluminum foil, and heat on the grill.

  13. 13

    Place the cooked fish in the warmed tortilla and top with slaw, fresh cilantro, radishes, chipotle aioli, sliced jalapenos, and hot sauce.

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