It was the love the tacos, that I came up with a zesty taco recipe for the true Mexican flavor: The blackened mahi-mahi tacos recipe!
Who doesn't love tacos?! Tacos with chicken fajita, pulled chicken or pork, grilled shrimp, turkey, black beans, barbacoa beef, or all veggies are something we could eat any time, any day of the week.
And while we're at it, we can't forget the scrumptious toppings that add the winning flavor to the tacos.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
If you love recipes that are healthy for you and can be prepared within 30 minutes, well you found it here. Plus, the blackened seasoning makes it savory, and the cilantro lime sauce adds a tangy flavor to it.
The filling and the toppings, compliment each other by evening out the flavors, resulting in a mahi taco recipe to die for!
So, whether you're having friends ad family over, or you're just preparing a quick snack, this blackened mahi-mahi tacos recipe will sure be the highlight of the day.
🛒 Ingredients
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Note: The full list of this Blackened Mahi-Mahi Tacos recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.
- You may also use purchased blackened seasoning like this one.
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Measure out the ingredients for the blackened seasoning mix.
- Add all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- Season the fish fillets on one side by pressing the blackened mix onto the fish. Turn the fish fillets over and repeat.
- Add the butter and oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the fillets to the skillet and cook about 5 minutes on one side.
- Flip the fillets over and cook on the other side until golden brown.
- Transfer t he fillets to a serving plate and squeeze lime juice over them. Let rest.
- Add all the Cilantro Lime Sauce ingredients to a food processor.
- Mix the ingredients until smooth.
- Spray a medium size skillet with non-stick cooking spray and cook the tortillas over medium heat.
- Let them cook approximately 30 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Keep the tortillas warm.
- Assemble the tacos beginning with the mahi-mahi, top with shredded cabbage slaw and cilantro lime sauce.
- Serve warm.
🔪 Equipment
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- Large skillet
- Food Processor
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
- Tongs
🤔 FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos.
First melt the butter and oil in the skillet. Then immediately add the blackened seasoned fish fillets. Cook the fillets, flipping only once until the flesh is “blackened” or charred, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool a few minutes, then cut the fillets into desired pieces. Serve on warmed tortillas with your favorite toppings.
White-fleshed, mild, saltwater fish. Whether it's snapper, mahi mahi, grouper, flounder, halibut or cod, wild, local fish are the tastiest choice for blackened tacos or Baja-style tacos.
Salmon. Salmon isn't necessarily traditional, but there's no reason you can't wrap it in tortillas. Salmon is naturally fatty making for a moist and flavorful fish taco.
Farmed freshwater fish such as tilapia, even catfish.
Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle all sides with the seasoning mix and press the seasoning in with your hands or spatula. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and oil, then add the fish. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until an instant read thermometer reads 145°F when inserted into the thickest part of the fillets
A fruit salsa that's light, fresh, juicy, is a fantastic addition to counterbalance the heat from the blackened mahi mahi. Other favorite sides and toppings we like to serve: cilantro lime rice, sour cream, and fresh avocado. You could also serve this with a fresh Tex-Mex corn cabbage slaw, that would be amazing! As far as vegetables, anything goes fresh salads are always winners.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
Here are some tips to perfectly make your blackened mahi-mahi taco recipe.
- When cooking mahi-mahi, make sure you don't overcook it as it can make the meat dry. Cook each side for 5 minutes, or use a meat thermometer to see whether the fillet is cooked or not. It will read 145℉ when the fish is ready.
- To properly coat the mahi-mahi fillet with seasoning, pat down the seasoning and then rub it in to make sure the fillet is evenly covered.
- The pan should be really hot when you melt the butter and add the fish.
- Don't turn the mahi-mahi fillets more than once. Let one side cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown before flipping it.
- When reheating your mahi fillets, use an air fryer for best results.
📚 Variations
This is my go-to blackened mahi taco recipe. But, if you'd like to add some more flavor to it, here are some variations to the recipe:
- For a more spicy and hot flavor, you can drizzle Habañero pepper sauce on your tacos.
- Instead of sliced avocados, you can use Avocado Cream Salsa.
- If you're not exactly a fan of sour cream, you can switch it with this creamy Chipotle Sauce and shredded cheese.
- Using our Tex-Mex Slaw instead of plain cabbage slaw can also enhance the flavor of the blackened mahi-mahi tacos.
- You can also use my special taco seasoning mix or the Southwest seasoning and rub spice blend instead of the blackened seasoning if you want to do a variety of taco flavors.
🥫 Storage
Store the cooked blackened mahi-mahi in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking in an air-tight container. Alternatively, you can also wrap it tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil.
You mahi-mahi is good to eat for 3 days.
However, if you want to freeze cooked mahi-mahi, wrap it tightly in a freezer-safe bag to prevent freezer burn and freeze it for up to 2 months. You can thaw and reheat it when you feel like making blackened mahi-mahi tacos again.
📗 Related Recipes
Here are some recipes that you can try at your next family gathering, potluck, or a relaxing hang-out session with family and friends:
- Slow cooker pulled chicken -- only takes 3 ingredients. Can't get any simpler than that.
- Tuna mac and cheese -- your family will gobble up this spicy version of the classic side dish.
- Crockpot Angel Chicken -- when you day is packed with events but your family is craving a tasty dinner, this one is.
- Italian Sausage pasta -- what could be simple than 20 minutes and a dinner loaded with deliciousness.
- Tortilla pinwheels with cream cheese -- these wraps are so good they disappear the minute I put them down.
- Spicy beef enchiladas with cornmeal crepes -- this is our signature dish we've been making for about as long as we've been married (50+years). This recipe will always be at the top 10 favorites!
🍽 Serve with
If you're looking for other food items to serve alongside the blackened mahi-mahi tacos, you can check out these squisito (delicious) recipes:
- Italian Summer Salad -- for those who are craving something tantalizingly crunchy with plenty of nourishment.
- Arugula Salad -- is another good-for-you side that tastes so good with spicy dishes.
- Broccoli Cole Slaw -- this has a bit of an Asian touch that will compliment the blackened fish beautifully.
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
Growing up in an Italian household I didn't experience too many Mexican dishes. But once I had my first taste, I had to try as many different recipes as I could.
Tacos are so easy to prepare and the beauty of them is that you can personalize them. Now, we DO like them spicy. But if you and your family, don't , well you can alter the recipe to suit your taste.
We certainly hope you try this outstanding recipe. Mahi-Mahi is an ideal fish to use in seafood recipes. It takes on the spices you use without overpowering the dish with a fishy flavor. I know you're going to LOVE this recipe!
If you're family is like ours, they can't get enough of tacos! If you'd like a carnitas variation that is incredible, try our Smoke Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe.
And if Tex-Mex recipes make your tastebuds sing, then you'll have to try our creamy shrimp enchilada in white sauce recipe. Those tastebuds will be singing an aria! And while you're doing Tex-Mex, don't forget the appetizer, be sure to serve our delicious Creamy Guacamole Salsa. It's a combination of two dips in one! How can you go wrong?!
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📝 Recipe Card
A quick tasty dinner is a family favorite, especially if we're doing a Mexican or Tex-Mex theme. Putting a South of the Border flavor to seafood makes fish and easy protein for the family to gobble up. If you want to try a truly amazing seafood dinner with a Mexican twist, make The Best Shrimp Enchiladas in Spicy Cream Sauce.
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📖 Recipe
The Best Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Equipment Needed
Ingredients
Mahi Mahi
- 24 oz Mahi Mahi filets 4 filets at 6 oz. each
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 Lime cut into wedges
Blackened Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Cayenne powder more if you want it spicier
- 1 Tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Dried basil
- ½ teaspoon Dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
Cilantro Lime Sauce
- 12 ounces Sour cream
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Bunch fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Lime juice fresh
- 3 Tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt to taste
Tortillas
- 12 Corn tortillas
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Shredded cabbage slaw mix for topping Store bought
Instructions
Blackened Seasoning
- In a small bowl, add all the ingredients for the seasoning and mix well. Set aside.
Mahi Mahi
- Gently pat the fish filets with paper towels until dry to the touch.
- Season the filets on one side by pressing the blackened mix onto the fish. Turn the filets over and repeat.
- Add the butter and oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until melted.
- add the filets to the skillet and cook approximately 5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Transfer filets to a serving plate and squeeze the lime or lemon wedge over them, let rest for about 3 minutes.
- Cut the filets into bit-size pieces to add them to the tacos.
Cilantro Lime Sauce
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and mix until smooth.
Tortillas
- Spray a medium size skillet with the non-stick cooking spray and cook the tortillas over medium heat, adding two or three tortillas to the skillet at a time.
- Let them cook approximately 30 seconds on each side or until golden brown.
- Assemble the tacos beginning with the mahi mahi, top with shredded cabbage slaw and cilantro lime sauce.
- Serve warm.
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