Mahi Mahi Tacos with Mango-Pineapple Salsa

Take taco night to the next level with fresh and flavorful Mahi Mahi Tacos with Mango-Pineapple Salsa. This easy recipe features flaked mahi mahi inside warm flour tortillas topped with cilantro-lime crema and zesty homemade salsa.

Makes: 6 tacos
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Created By: Nick Castro
Featured In: Florida Farm & Family

Ingredients

For the Mango-Pineapple Salsa:

  • ¾ cup mango, diced
  • ½ cup pineapple (fresh or canned), diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced 
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

For the Cilantro-Lime Crema:

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro

For the Mahi Mahi:

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt (optional)
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces mahi mahi (about 2 fillets)

For the Tacos:

  • 6 small flour tortillas
  • ½ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together all the salsa ingredients. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all the cilantro-lime crema ingredients. Set aside. 
  3. To prepare the mahi-mahi, whisk together the salt, pepper and chili powder in a small bowl. Rub oil on both sides of each mahi mahi fillet, then coat each with the spice mixture.
  4. Warm a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, cook the mahi mahi for 3 minutes per side, or until golden and flaky. Set aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, chop the fillets into bite-sized pieces. 
  5. To assemble the tacos, warm the flour tortillas in a skillet. Top each tortilla with a dollop of cilantro-lime crema, mahi mahi, shredded lettuce, a spoonful of mango-pineapple salsa, and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 3 tacos|Calories: 758|Sugar: 19g|Sodium: 1146mg|Fat: 24g|Saturated fat: 8g|Carbohydrates: 91g|Fiber: 5g|Protein: 43g|Cholesterol: 141mg|

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