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Mahi Mahi Tacos

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Shrimp tacos usually get all the love, but there are SO many other DELICIOUS options……like these mahi mahi tacos!

One of my absolute favorite things to do in Hawaii (besides sitting on the beach, feet in the sand and swimming in the ocean) is grabbing a fish taco for lunch from one of the food trucks.

And, usually, the fish inside the taco is mahi mahi which is SO delicious. It’s a really easy fish to cook because it cooks quickly. Plus, if you have someone in your family who’s not crazy about fish, this is a great starter fish! Mahi mahi is a meater fish and doesn’t have a pronounced fish taste.

Serve with this mango pineapple salsa and take a fun trip to Hawaii…..without leaving your house!

Mahi Mahi Tacos

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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Mahi Mahi (you can also substitute sea bass or cod)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (you’ll need it for drizzling over the fish)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1⁄4 – 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 lime
  • 8 -10 corn tortillas warmed (or flour),
  • use the taco size and not the burrito size

Instructions

  • On a parchment lined sheet pan, lay out the fish in a single layer. In a small bowl combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and good pinches of salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
  • Drizzle the fish with olive oil on both sides, and then sprinkle the fish, on both sides, with the spice rub. Use your hands to gently rub the spices into the fish.
  • When ready to cook, heat a cast iron pan over medium high heat. Cook the fish about 5 minutes per side, until it easily flakes with a fork.
  • Remove to a platter, sprinkle with lime juice and assemble the tacos!
  • Layer pieces of fish on warm tortillas. Top with slaw, salsa, crema and guacamole. Garnish with a few sprigs of fresh cilantro.

EXTRA NOTES:

  • To char the tortillas, use tongs to hold over the open flame on a gas stove. The flame should be on it's lowest setting. It should take about 1-2 minutes. If you don't have a gas stove, put the tortillas on a cookie sheet and place under the broiler for a few seconds.

TO DEFROST THE FISH:

  • Place the fish on a shallow bowl or plate in refrigerator over night. The plate or bowl will catch any liquid in case the bag has any tears in it.
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