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Mahi Mahi Fish Taco Recipe
These Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos will make a fish lover even out of the toughest critic! The fish is dripping with smokey, tangy, spicy flavor from a 15-minute marinade, pan seared to perfection, wrapped in a warm corn tortilla then topped with refreshing sweet and tangy strawberry pineapple slaw and addictive silky avocado crema. The resulting mahi mahi fish tacos are layered with mesmerizing flavor after flavor and texture after texture that are sure to impress. These fish tacos are easy to prepare, healthy and the perfect addition to your easy weeknight dinner arsenal. Pair them with corn on the cob and grape salad and you have the perfect summer meal!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 36 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 6 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- skillet
- oven
- baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Marinade:
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Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Add fish to shallow dish in a single layer. Pour marinade over fish and rub the marinade evenly over each side of the fish. Marinate at room temperature while you prep the slaw and crema - NO MORE THAN ⏱️ 30 MINUTES.
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Strawberry Pineapple Slaw:
diced pineapple1 cup
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Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. You may need to strain excess juice before serving depending on how juicy your strawberries are.
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Avocado Crema:
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Click on "avocado crema" in the recipe ingredients and follow instructions.
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Stovetop Method:
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Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
olive oil3 tablespoons
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Once hot, gently add fish and cook for about 3 – ⏱️ 4 minutes per side or until cooked to desired doneness (cook time will vary based on thickness of fish).
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Grill Method:
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean and grease grates.
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Once hot, gently add fish and cook for about ⏱️ 3 minutes per side (uncovered) or until cooked to desired doneness (cook time will vary based on thickness of fish).
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Oven Method:
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray with cooking spray.
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Transfer fish to prepared baking sheet without touching. Bake until cooked to desired doneness, about 10 – ⏱️ 14 minutes (fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork. Broil fish for an additional ⏱️ 1-2 minutes for an extra roasted finish.
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Assemble:
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Remove fish from skillet and break into large pieces. Evenly divide fish between tortillas then top with slaw and crema. Garnish with additional lime and hot sauce if desired.
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