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Mahi Mahi Tacos with Chipotle Crema and Mango Salsa

Carne Diem Culinary
These Mahi Mahi tacos are grilled to perfection and then topped with spicy chipotle lime crema slaw and mango-chipotle salsa. They are the perfect recipe for your flat top griddle like a Blackstone or Cooking Steel.
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Taste of the Islands
Servings 6
Calories 239 kcal

Equipment

  • Flat top or griddle

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Mahi Mahi Fish Fillets about 1-1.5 pounds
  • 10-12 Corn Tortillas

Seasoning:

  • 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne

Chipotle Lime Crema Slaw

  • 4 Cups Slaw Mix
  • ¼ Cup Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ Cup Sour Cream
  • 2 Chipotle Peppers in adobo finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Lime Juice
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder

Chipotle Mango Salsa

  • ¼ Cup Hot Cherry Peppers or Peppadew Peppers
  • 1 Tablespoon Chipotle Pepper in Adobo chopped
  • ½ Cup Grape tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Onion minced
  • ¼ Cup Mango diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1 Serrano Pepper diced
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the Chipotle Lime Crema Slaw. Mix to combine and cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Finely dice the cherry or Peppadew peppers and the chipotle pepper. Quarter the grape tomatoes. Finely chop the cilantro.
  • Combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Salsa can be made a day or 2 ahead of time for better flavor.
  • Combine the fish seasoning spices in a small bowl and mix to combine.
  • Cut the Mahi Mahi fillets into chunks and season generously with the spice mix.
  • Heat your griddle or flat top, over medium heat. Make sure it is well oiled.
  • If desired, warm or grill your tortillas on the griddle.
  • Fry the Mahi Mahi for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Mahi mahi is dine when it reaches an internal temperature of 137 degrees.
  • Serve the mahi mahi in the warm tortillas along with the salsa and slaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 20gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 909mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 953IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chipotle, fish, Mahi Mahi, mango, red onion, Salsa, slaw, spicy, tacos, tomatoes
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