Jul 14 2026

Blackened Mahi Tacos Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Served with cabbage slaw and avocado

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Taco Assembly

Method

Prepare the Mahi Mahi

  1. 1

    Dry the Fish

    Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a better sear.

  2. 2

    Season the Fish

    Rub the blackening seasoning evenly over both sides of each mahi mahi fillet.

  3. 3

    Heat Oil

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Cook the Fish

    Add the seasoned mahi mahi fillets to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has a nice blackened crust. Remove from skillet and let rest.

Make the Cabbage Slaw

  1. 5

    Combine Vegetables

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 6

    Dress the Slaw

    Drizzle lime juice over the cabbage mixture and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine until the cabbage is well coated with the dressing.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 7

    Warm Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.

  2. 8

    Build the Tacos

    Place a piece of blackened mahi mahi on each tortilla, followed by a generous amount of cabbage slaw and slices of avocado.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos before eating.

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