Mahi Tacos Recipe
blackened mahi, corn, cabbage slaw, garlic cilantro sauce, tomatoes, & pickled red onions on grilled flour tortillas
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Ingredients
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Mahi
Cabbage Slaw
Garlic Cilantro Sauce
Tacos
Method
Prepare Mahi
- 1
Season the Mahi
In a bowl, mix together paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub this spice mixture all over the mahi mahi fillets.
- 2
Cook the Mahi
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned mahi mahi fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare Cabbage Slaw
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss well to combine and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Prepare Garlic Cilantro Sauce
- 4
Blend the Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine minced garlic, fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble Tacos
- 5
Warm the Tortillas
In a skillet or on a grill, warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 6
Build the Tacos
On each warm tortilla, layer blackened mahi, a generous scoop of cabbage slaw, diced tomatoes, pickled red onions, and drizzle with garlic cilantro sauce.
- 7
Serve
Serve the mahi tacos immediately with extra lime wedges on the side if desired.
