Amazing Mahi Mahi Tacos

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Mahi Mahi Tacos are absolutely…AMAZING!

These tacos are layered with flavor after flavor and really are out-of-this-world delicious. And what else is so amazing about these tacos?  They are on the table in about 30 minutes from start to finish!

Mahi Mahi tacos on a wooden tables in a taco holder

MAHI MAHI TACOS ARE EASY TO MAKE AT HOME

Fish tacos may seem like something that’s not easy to achieve at home.

Trust us. These Mahi-Mahi Tacos are simple to prepare and are as good as you’ll get anywhere.  We love mahi-mahi because it’s not fishy tasting at all.  Learn more about mahi-mahi here.

Watch us show you how easy it is to prepare the Amazing Mahi-Mahi Tacos!

 

OTHER CLASSIC TACO RECIPES TO TRY

MAHI MAHI TACOS ARE LAYERED WITH FLAVOR

Before we get to the star ingredient of these mahi-mahi tacos, let’s talk about what else makes them so great.

The Avocado Lime Slaw is incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor.

It’s wonderful because the recipe gives you plenty to put on your tacos, and then have lots leftover as a side dish. Yum!

avocado lime slaw in a white bowl for mahi-mahi tacos

Another delicious addition to these mahi-mahi tacos is a zesty chipotle aioli.

EXPERT TIP: The chipotle chili powder adds heat, so if you want to go super mild, you can use just regular chili powder.

The fresh garlic and lime juice round out the flavor profile of the aioli perfectly.

chipotle aioli in a white bowl with limes next to it.

BLACKENED MAHI MAHI CAN BE GRILLED OR SEARED IN A SKILLET

Mahi Mahi is a great fish to blacken and then either grill or sear in a hot skillet.

EXPERT TIP: If grilling, a

Finally, we love to double-stack each taco with two corn tortillas.

To bring out the amazing corn taste, even more, we either throw the tortillas on the hot grill for a few minutes or place them directly on the stove gas flame.

All you need is a few flips of the tortillas and they are good to go. You could also do this by placing them individually on a skillet. Just keep them in a pocket of foil to keep them warm as you heat them all up.

Corn tortillas heating up on a gas grill.

THEY COME TOGETHER QUICKLY

And it just keeps getting better, these tacos only take about 30 minutes from start to finish!  We love to serve them 3 per serving on our taco holder stand!

The combination of the blackened mahi-mahi, the avocado-lime slaw, the kick of the chipotle mayo and all the fixins is out of this world.

These mahi-mahi tacos have become one of our favorite go-to tacos recipes. Once you try them, you’ll most likely feel the same way!

Three mahi-mahi tacos in a taco holder with a fresh jalapeño nearby.

Mahi Mahi tacos in a taco rack on a wooden table.

Amazing Mahi Mahi Tacos

These Mahi Mahi Tacos are now a staple in our house. So flavorful and easy to make. You can grill them, sear them, or bake them. The avocado-lime slaw is sublime. And the chipotle-aioli gives a wonderful kick. Incredible flavor!!
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Course: Entree, lunch
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Keyword: Blackened, Fish Tacos, Mahi Mahi
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 368kcal

Equipment

  • Gas, Charcoal, or Electric Grill. Or a stovetop grill pan.

Ingredients

FOR THE AVOCADO-LIME SLAW

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 tbsp jalapeños pickled, chopped. Or 1 fresh jalapeno: cored and seeded
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 oz. slaw mix

FOR THE CHIPOTLE AIOLI

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder add more for increased heat, or regular chil powder for less heat
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE MAHI MAHI

  • 1 ¼ lb mahi mahi fillets skinless, cut into 12 pieces (can aslo use also use fresh tuna steak)
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro for garnish
  • ½ cup thinly sliced radish for garnish
  • 2 fresh jalapenos thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Hot sauce such as Tobasco, for garnish

Instructions

MAKE THE AVOCADO-LIME SLAW

  • In a food processor, add the mayo, avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapenos, salt and pepper and pulse until completely blended.
  • Add the mayo-avocado mixture to the slaw and stir until fully coated. Set aside.

MAKE THE CHIPOTLE AIOLI

  • Stir together the mayo, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.

PREPARE THE MAHI MAHI

  • Make the marinade by mixing together in a medium bowl the chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion and garlic powders, salt, pepper, lime juice, and olive oil.
  • Add the mahi mahi and turn to coat. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat your grill to high heat.
  • Place fish in a grill pan or cast iron skillet. Or, thread each fish piece with a skewer. Discard the left-over marinade.
  • Grill the fish, carefully turning once, until opaque and just cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
  • Heat the tortillas directly on the grill rack, or place in aluminum foil, and heat on the grill.
  • Place the cooked fish in the warmed tortilla and top with slaw, fresh cilantro, radishes, chipotle aioli, sliced jalapenos, and hot sauce.

Video

Notes

Use your favorite type of chili powder.  We like chipotle chili powder, but this will definitely add some heat.  If you're looking for low to no spicy heat, then use regular chili powder.  
If you can't find mahi-mahi, you can use quality tuna steak, or swordfish, or cod.  
We highly recommend placing the marinating fish into a grill pan, or a cast iron skillet before grilling.  Alternatively, you could can thread the fish pieces onto skewers.
If warming the tortillas on the grill, don't leave them on too long, otherwise the heat will dry them out.  You can place them in a foil packet and warm them that way.  You won't get the nice charred grill marks, but they won't dry out that way. 

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 1239mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1765IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 4mg
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331 Comments

  • 5 stars
    it was a great recipe! my whole family loved it, even my four year old. thank you for this delicious recipe, again?

    • Hi Fiorela! Yay!!! We are so so happy you had such awesome success with the mahi mahi tacos! WIN!! And we LOVE that your even your 4 year old enjoyed them! That makes us so so happy! Thank you so much for sharing and for the awesome review. That means the world to us! Please stay in touch!! Best, Kris & Wesley

  • 5 stars
    Wow, I’m not a big fan of any fish taco’s, but this was the bomb (hubby absolutely loved). Can’t wait to make this for friends this summer. Used a store store bought vinegar slaw that blended very well with the aioli. So fresh!!! Thank you.

    • Hi Kim!! You just made our day!! Woo hoo! We are thrilled you made the mahi mahi tacos and you and your hubby loved them!! And they are so awesome for serving to guests! Thank you so so much for sharing and for the awesome review. That truly means the world to us! Please stay in touch! Best, Kris & Wesley

  • 5 stars
    I have NEVER posted a review about a recipe before, but this could not be ignored. These were by far the best fish tacos I have ever made!! My whole family loved them (all 4 kids!). Fresh-tasting, with a kick! Can’t wait to make them again!!

    • Hanna!!! We can’t even begin to express enough how much this means to us! We are THRILLED you made the mahi mahi tacos and had such amazing success!! And a 4-kid thumbs up??? WOW!!!! That fills our hearts with joy! Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to let us know and for the wonderful review. That truly means the world to us! Please stay in touch and stay tuned…so much more fun and food on the way!!! xoxo

  • 5 stars
    Joining in a few years after publication but made this tonight and absolutely LOVED it. I have a husband who is very opinionated about Mexican food, and he requested that I put this into regular rotation. In addition to the chipotle sauce and slaw, I also made a mango salsa which added another dimension. Love, love, love this – thanks!

    • Hi Sara! We can’t even begin to tell you how happy this makes us! We are thrilled that you and your husband are enjoying our mahi mahi tacos recipe! The addition of mango salsa sounds heavenly! Thank you so so much for sharing and for the wonderful review! That means the world to us! Please stay in touch! xo Kris & Wesley

    • Thanks, John! We are so so glad you enjoyed the mahi mahi tacos! And thank you SO MUCH for sharing and for the great review! That means a lot to us! Please stay in touch! Best, Kris & Wesley

  • 5 stars
    Great recipe! However, I am curious as to how the Chipotle Aoili is technically Chipotle, when there isn’t any Chipotle seasoning. Only chili powder. Also just trying to help, but there is a few typos. That doesn’t matter though! Thank you very much for sharing! (:

    • FOR THE CHIPOTLE AIOLI
      ▢1/2 cup mayonnaise
      ▢2 cloves garlic minced
      ▢1 tsp lime juice
      ▢1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder add more for increased heat, or regular chil powder for less heat
      ▢1 pinch Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

    • it’s right there in the recipe, it calls for chipotle chile powder, or it says for less heat to use regular chile powder

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