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Baked Mahi Mahi Tacos

Baked Mahi-Mahi Tacos that are easy to make and SO delicious! Mahi-mahi drizzled with lime and sprinkled with the best seasoning, then baked to perfection in the oven. Top your favorite whole wheat flour or corn tortillas with cabbage, cilantro, avocado, baked mahi-mahi, and a flavorful cream sauce for an easy fish taco recipe that the entire family will love!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 480kcal
Author Christine McMichael

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!

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tacos | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1308mg | Potassium: 932mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 5mg