Best Mahi Mahi Tacos

The best mahi mahi tacos are blackened fish nestled between tortillas and topped with fresh sauce, cabbage, and jalapeños. Enjoy this during your next Taco Tuesday or for a quick, casual weeknight dinner in less than 20 minutes.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Mexican

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 357kcal

Ingredients

3 Mahi Mahi Filets 6 ounces each, about 1" thick
1 tbsp Cooking Oil
1 tbsp Butter

Blackening Season

1 tsp Crushed Black Pepper
1 tsp Sea Salt or to taste
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1½ tsp Chili Powder
½ tsp Red Crushed Pepper
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Onion Powder

Toppings

Mango Habanero Salsa
Avocado Crema
Shredded Cabbage
Sliced Jalapeños
Corn or Flour Tortillas

Mango Habanero Salsa

Instructions

Pat dry the mahi mahi filets with a clean paper towel and drizzle cooking oil onto the fillets. Season both sides generously with the blackening seasoning.
Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add butter and oil. When the oil is hot, add the mahi mahi fillets. Cook, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown on one side. Then, carefully flip the fish over and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until opaque and completely cooked through.
Place the cooked fish in the warmed tortilla and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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