Mahi Mahi Tacos are a quick and easy summer dinner with lots of fresh flavors.
Mahi Mahi fish filets are seasoned and grilled or baked to perfection tucked into tortillas and served with a scoop of pineapple salsa.
This is a Delicious Summer (or anytime!) Meal Because…
- It’s quick to make; while the fish is cooking, chop the ingredients for the salsa.
- The fish is grilled but can also be baked in the oven.
- It’s packed with fresh flavor and an easy fruit salsa.
- Serve them in corn or flour tortillas on their own with a side of cilantro rice.
Ingredients for Mahi Mahi Tacos
Mahi Mahi: Sometimes called dorado, Mahi Mahi is great on the grill or baked. I use skinless filets.
Seasoning: This homemade rub is so easy to make with chili powder, cumin, paprika, & garlic powder. For some extra heat add a bit of cayenne pepper. It can be replaced with a packet or homemade taco seasoning.
Toppings: Fish tacos are delicate so I prefer fresh toppings like fruit salsa. Try either mango salsa, pineapple salsa, or a fresh, crunchy coleslaw!
How to Make Mahi Mahi Tacos
- Season: Add oil and seasoning to the mahi mahi (recipe below).
- Cook: Bake or grill just until opaque and flaky. Once cooked, squeeze lime juice overtop.
- Serve: Serve in warmed corn or flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.
To Grill Mahi Mahi: Grilling this fish gives those spices the added smoky flavor of the BBQ. Remember to cook the fish skin side down first (if the fish has skin). Then, flip it over and cook on the other side.
To Bake Mahi Mahi: Place the fish on a baking sheet and cook for 12-14 minutes or until it reaches the desired temperature.
Toppings for Fish Tacos
I love serving mahi mahi tacos with simple and fresh toppings. Here are my faves:
- Crunchy: Shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced onions, cilantro lime coleslaw
- Creamy: Sour cream, fish taco sauce, guacamole
- Flavorful: Pico de gallo, black bean and corn salsa, homemade salsa
- Spicy: Jalapenos, hot sauce, chili peppers, sriracha
Tips for the Best Mahi Mahi Tacos
- Cook just until opaque. Thicker fillets will need a little more time in the oven or on the grill, a thinner fillet may need less time.
- Cook fish skin-side down first. This will help create a crispy fish, and will also help to avoid overcooking.
- If using frozen fillets, thaw before grilling or baking.
Fresh and Flavorful Fish
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa
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Mahi Mahi Tacos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 mahi mahi filets 6 ounces each, about 1" thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 6 inch corn tortillas or flour tortillas
- 1 lime wedged
- toppings to taste
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Heat the grill to medium-high heat. If using the pineapple salsa in the notes, prepare as directed and refrigerate.
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In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Dab the mahi mahi filets with a paper towel and brush them with olive oil. Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture.
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Grill the fish filets for about 3-4 minutes skin side down (if fish has skin). Flip the fish over with a spatula and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the fish reaches 140°F.
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While the fish is cooking, heat the tortillas according to package directions.
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Remove fish from the grill or oven and squeeze lime over top. Break fish apart into chunks and serve in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
1 red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup red onion, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded & minced
½ lime juiced
3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon cumin Combine all ingredients in a bowl and add salt to taste. Gently stir and rest 30 minutes before serving. Nutritional values do not include toppings.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dinner, Entree, Fish, Lunch, Seafood
Cuisine American
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I absolutely loved the seasoning combination on these tacos. I served them with the Cilantro Lime Slaw. This was an excellent meal!
Hello Kandy. I am glad that you enjoyed the tacos and that you found something that was delicious to serve them with.
Quick easy ad delicious. Not going for take out tacos ever again
So glad you enjoyed it, Pat!
I never leave recipe comments, but I absolutely had to for these. They are delicious I have made them sooo many times and every one loves them. I don’t change a thing. Thank you for this awesome recipe!
So glad to hear that! Thanks for trying our recipe.
Can I do the fish in a pan on the stove?
Yes! To bake this fish in the oven, preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the filets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-17 minutes or until the fish reaches 140°F.
Thank you so much. I have been trying to find a use for my mahi mahi & this was perfect. Loved these & they were def a hit in this household! Thank you so much again. I added cilantro lime sauce to them & they were just what I wanted them to be.
Oooo, cilantro lime sauce sounds so amazing with these tacos! Thanks for sharing, Nae.
Delicious!! Quick and easy meal for a taco Tuesday dinner!