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Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos

Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos are a light and fresh summertime supper. Flaky fish, a perfect blend of spices and all your favorite toppings make these fish tacos a family favorite! 

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Grill/BBQ, Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Fish Taco Recipe, Grilled, Tacos
Servings: 8
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mahi mahi
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 large lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • pinch oregano
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 8 flour tortillas fajita size work best

Garnish options:

  • Shredded cabbage
  • Hot sauce
  • Sour cream
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • Sliced green onion
  • Chopped cilantro leaves
  • Guacamole
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Salsa
  • Cotija or feta cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place fish in a medium size dish and sprinkle with Kosher salt.
    Glass dish with three fillets of mahi mahi fish.
  • Whisk together the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, jalapeno, garlic, oregano and cilantro and pour over the fish. Let marinate for about 20 minutes.
    Glass dish with three fillets of mahi mahi and marinade.
  • Remove the fish from the marinade place onto a hot grill (flesh side down if flesh is still on). Grill the fish for 7-8 minutes on the first side (or until fish is just opaque) and then flip for 30 seconds and remove.
    Three fillets of mahi mahi on the barbecue.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes then flake the fish with a fork.
    Plate with shredded mahi mahi fish and two forks.
  • Place the tortillas on the grill and grill for a few seconds.
    Plate with grilled flour tortillas on a plate.
  • Place flaked fish on grilled warm tortillas.
    Three flour tortillas with grilled mahi mahi fish.
  • Garnish with any or all of the garnishes and serve immediately.
    Three flour tortillas with grilled mahi mahi fish, cabbage, pico and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2.1mg