Description
Delicious tacos featuring blackened mahi-mahi fillets with fresh cabbage slaw, wrapped in warm tortillas. A perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mahi-mahi fillets, skin removed
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or avocado oil
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage (about 5.3 oz)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage (about 2.6 oz)
- 1 small carrot, julienned or grated
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 to 10 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, pickled jalapeños, sour cream or crema, fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix the blackening seasoning by combining smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat the mahi-mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Evenly coat each fillet with the blackening seasoning and press gently. Let them rest for 5 minutes.
- To prepare the cabbage slaw, toss the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper, then pour this mix over the cabbage and toss well. Let sit while cooking the fish.
- Heat a cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sear the seasoned mahi-mahi fillets in the hot pan without crowding, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the crust is dark and the fish flakes easily, about 8 minutes total.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or wrap them in foil and heat in a 250°F oven for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the tacos by placing pieces of blackened mahi-mahi on the tortillas, topping with cabbage slaw and any optional toppings you like. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust the cayenne pepper based on your spice preference. Use fresh ingredients for the slaw for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg