Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos

Looking for something delicious and easy? Try these Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos! They have a great smoky taste and a smooth, creamy taco sauce. They're perfect for a quick dinner or making your taco night with friends extra special.

Why You'll Love This Recipe?

• Flavorful Blackened Seasoning: Our unique homemade blackening seasoning blend adds a bold and zesty touch to the mahi mahi fillets, making them tasty.
• Supremely satisfying: The mahi mahi, rich in protein and veggie toppings, makes for a hearty, tasty, and satisfying meal (like these Cajun shrimp tacos).
• Homemade topping Options: Try these tacos with black beans, your favorite salsa(mango salsa or pico de Gallo), or sauce for a fresh and tangy kick to each bite.
• A Fusion Recipe: This dish is a beautiful mix of spicy Cajun flavors and classic Mexican seafood tacos, creating a deliciously unique meal.

The Ingredients

• Mahi Mahi fillets: This firm and white fish tastes mildly, perfect for blackened seasoning. If mahi mahi isn't available, try firm fish varieties like grouper or snapper fillets.
• Blackening seasoning: This adds a smoky and delicious flavor to the fish. Don't have it? Make your spice blend by mixing garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and a little salt to make your own.
• Olive oil: If you'd like something different, avocado oil is a good choice.
• Tortillas: I use store-bought flour tortillas and char them a bit over the stovetop. But corn tortillas are great for a classic taco.
• Lettuce: Shredded lettuce adds a fresh crunch. For more crunch, try purple cabbage. You can also pick any crunchy greens or spinach.
• Tomatoes: These add a fresh burst to the tacos. You may leave them out or swap in diced red bell peppers.
• Red onion: I've used red onions here, but white or yellow onions are fine too.
• Cilantro leaves: This gives a refreshing flavor. Not a fan? Use parsley instead.
• Sour cream: For a lighter option, try Greek yogurt.
• Lime: Lime or lemon both add a nice touch to the tacos.

How To Make Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos?

1. Season the mahi mahi fillets with blackening seasoning on both sides.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the mahi mahi for 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened.

3. Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.

4. Assemble the tacos with blackened mahi mahi, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, and lime juice, then serve immediately.

What To Serve With?

• Tex-Mex Accompaniments: A flavorful rice dish and refried beans complement the tacos with aromatic spices. 
• Salad Options: Salads add a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the tacos.
• Salsa Varieties: Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy salas enhance the flavor of the blackened mahi mahi taco.
• Drinks: Lemonade, Mojito, or Agua Fresca are popular drinks that balance sweet and sour.
• Dessert: Churros are the best with Chocolate Dipping Sauce or key lime pie.

Recipe Tips And Tricks

• For perfectly seasoned Mahi Mahi: Pat dry the fillets with paper towels before seasoning. 
• Bite-sized: You may cut the Mahi Mahi fillet into cubes. This is convenient for handling.
• Customizable Toppings: Toss your favorite taco toppings, such as avocado slices, hot sauce, chipotle aioli, or a creamy cilantro lime sauce. 
• Spice It Up: Increase the cayenne pepper or chili powder to the blackening seasoning for an extra zing.
• Adding Crunch and Color: Top your tacos with thinly sliced purple cabbage. The vibrant color and crisp texture create a stunning visual contrast and add freshness and crunch to complement the blackened Mahi Mahi.