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blackened mahi mahi tacos

Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos

Tender blackened mahi mahi served in blistered corn tortillas with southwest sauce and shredded cabbage
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Sauce
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the fish:

  • 1 lb mahi mahi filets
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • fresh black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • pinch of cayenne

For the sauce:

  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup sourcream
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1-2 tbsp sauce from chiles in adobo
  • 1 jalapeno from the chiles in adobo minced
  • salt to taste

For the tacos:

  • corn torillas warmed in a hot skillet
  • shredded cabbage
  • southwest sauce

Instructions
 

  • For the sauce: combine all the ingredients and mix well. Taste and add more salt, spices, lime or adobo as needed.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and dry the fish. Mix the spices and salt and pepper for the fish together then sprinkle over the filets. Place each in the skillet and cook over medium, flipping once or twice, until fully cooked and flaking. 6-10 minutes depending on the thickness and size of your fish.
  • When fish is ready, warm the tortillas and serve with the sauce and cabbage.
Keyword Lunch, Main Dish, Mexican, Sauce, Seafood
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