Mahi Mahi Tacos – The BEST Fish Taco Recipe!
Friends, this may just be one of my new favorite healthy dinner recipes. My family and I are pretty big fans of baked salmon for dinner, but this Baked Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos recipe is a fun way to mix it up! It’s full of flavor, balanced with a next-level cream sauce and delicious whole wheat tortillas. If you’ve been on the search for an easy and wholesome weeknight dinner recipe, this fish taco recipe is perfect for the family and can be made in about 30 minutes or less!
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Ingredients/Substitutions
Here’s what you’ll need for making this easy dinner recipe!
Baked Mahi Mahi & Seasoning
What makes this baked mahi-mahi recipe come to life? The spices that make up the seasoning! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Mahi-mahi fillets
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika (regular paprika works great, too, but smoked paprika really makes it next level!)
- Cumin
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt/pepper
- Lime juice
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Fish Taco Cream Sauce
The cream sauce is so easy to make! Simply whisk these ingredients together:
- Plain yogurt – greek or whole milk yogurt are both great options.
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Lime juice
- Water
The Whole Wheat Tortillas
This recipe works with pretty much any type of tortillas. Flour, whole wheat flour, low-carb, yellow corn, or white corn are all delicious options!
Best Fish Taco Toppings
There are so many ways to top white fish tacos! Here are some of the best toppings for mahi-mahi tacos:
- Shredded cabbage
- Shredded red cabbage
- Avocado (sliced)
- Crushed red pepper
- Cream sauce
Other ideas include: sour cream, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, mangoes (or mango salsa), and lime wedges!
How to Make Mahi Mahi Tacos
Here’s how to make mahi-mahi tacos baked in the oven:
1. Bake the Mahi Mahi
The first step is to bake the mahi-mahi fillets with lime juice and seasoning. Make sure to place the fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or cast iron skillet!
2. Mix the Cream Sauce
While the fish is baking, mix the cream sauce together.
3. Heat the Tortillas
Heat up the flour tortillas (or corn tortillas) on the stove top over medium-high heat (this is my favorite method) or in the microwave.
4. Layer the Fish Tacos
Top each tortilla with baked mahi-mahi, toppings, and the cream sauce!
Time Saving Tips
This recipe can be made in about 30 minutes, so it’s already a pretty quick dinner recipe. However, there are a few ways to save even more time! Here’s how:
- Make sure to thaw the mahi-mahi fillets the night before in the refrigerator (if frozen).
- Use a pre-made fish taco cream sauce instead of making your own.
- Preheat your oven while you’re prepping ingredients.
- Use pre-chopped cabbage and other prepared toppings!
How to Store Baked Mahi Mahi Tacos
The best way to store Baked Mahi Mahi Tacos is to keep the cooked mahi-mahi in an airtight container. Store the tortillas, toppings, and cream sauce in their own containers as well. When you’re ready to serve, heat up the tortillas and fish, then add your fresh toppings and sauce!
Baked mahi-mahi can last about 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
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Baked Mahi Mahi Tacos
Ingredients
Baked Mahi Mahi
- 1 pound mahi-mahi (2-3 fillets)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 medium lime, juiced
Cream Sauce
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1/2 medium lime, juiced
Mahi Mahi Tacos
- 8 medium whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
Baking The Mahi Mahi
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Mix the mahi-mahi seasoning (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper) together in a small bowl.
- Place the mahi-mahi fillets skin side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Squeeze the half lime juice over each mahi-mahi fillet.
- Sprinkle the mixed seasoning over each fillet.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the fillets are flaky and fully cooked.
- Remove the fillets from the skin and cut into small, even pieces.
Mixing The Cream Sauce
- While the fish is baking, whisk together the yogurt, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, water, and the lime juice of the remaining halved lime.
- Set aside.
Making Mahi Mahi Tacos
- Heat the tortillas up on the stovetop (recommended) or in the microwave.
- Top each tortilla with cabbage, red cabbage, baked mahi-mahi, cilantro, sliced avocado, and crushed red pepper (optional).
- Drizzle each taco with the cream sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Cassie says:
Great recipe for weeknights! The grocery store was out of Mahi Mahi so I substituted for Cod and followed the same recipe and it was delicious!
Jar Of Lemons replied:
So glad you tried this with Cod! Great idea!!
Eduardo says:
I used fresh caught El Dorado (Mahi Mahi) caught off San Diego. This recipe made delicious fish tacos! The combination of spices for the rub made for a flavorful baked fish. And the sauce was perfect for this fish. This is going to be my go-to recipe for fish tacos! Thanks! =D
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says:
All the noms!!! These were outstanding and crazy easy to make! These are perfect on a warm summer night.
Jacqueline Debono says:
These fish tacos look and sound scrumptious! It’s almost impossible to find mahi mahi here in Northern Italy, but I’d like to try these with another white fish.
Debbie says:
I adore fish tacos and these Baked Mahi Mahi Tacos are no exception. The fish is seasoned perfectly and the cream sauce is amazing. Thanks for a great recipe.
Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says:
Such gorgeous tacos! We are big taco fans and also mahi mahi lovers, so these are going to happen soon!
Veronika Sykorova says:
These tacos were so good! I usually go with salmon but I’m glad I tried mahi-mahi. The smoked paprika really made it shine and the creamy sauce was perfect to drizzled over the top.
Amy Liu Dong says:
Wow! This looks so delicious and yummy. The presentation makes it enticing and tempting. Plus the best part is that it’s easy to prepare and cook.