Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema, aka the best way to feel like your dining in the Caribbean!
Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos
Living on an island, you cannot go wrong with fish tacos. With the freshest fish on the ready, you're guaranteed the most insane flavor experience pretty much anywhere you go.
You'd be hard pressed to walk into a restaurant and not find them on the menu, and if you're anything like us, you'll order the same thing each time you eat out simply to find the best version.
Look at it this way. When you think Boston, you think Clam Chowder. When you think Maine, you think Lobster. Idaho, Potatoes. Louisiana, Crawfish and Gumbo. Well, with pretty much any Caribbean island, you think fish tacos. Sure there are plenty of other staples, but you catch my drift.
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Our obsession with fish tacos prompted us to create our own version at home so we could enjoy this amazing dish as often as we please. Let me tell you a little something about this recipe. We created and recreated this dish so many times before we were satisfied; each time tweaking the seasonings little by little until we felt it was worthy of a share.
We were so pleased with how these turned out that I'll be a little egotistical and say that these rival some of the best versions we have had here in Grand Cayman.
If you've been following my blog for any amount of time, you likely know that I wasn't always a fish person. I was pretty much anti-fish until I was 25 years old and moving to an island. Islander that's never really given fish a chance? Not in my husband's book.
Mahi Mahi is an island staple, and in my opinion, is one of the best white fishes to try if you're interested in weaning yourself onto fish. It's quite neutral, it doesn't have that fishy taste or smell to it, and it takes seasonings well.
One of the very first fish dishes that I tried and enjoyed was none other than Mahi Mahi fish tacos. Now I can't get enough!
We use only the freshest ingredients when making this dish, something that is blatantly obvious when you're eating it!
To me, there is nothing worse than biting into a fish that smells and tastes ‘fishy.' It's something that turns so many non-fish eating people off, which deters them from giving it another chance when they're finally offered FRESH fish.
I was guilty of that until I gave it another go. Fresh fish is one of the greatest things about living on an island, and something I will totally miss when it's time to move on to a new location.
Anyway, eat these bad boys on our homemade corn tortillas (recipe coming soon!) and you will be begging for the cook in your family to make these every week!
CHECK OUT THESE OTHER FISH DISHES:
– Baked Honey Dijon and Garlic Salmon
– Smoked Salmon Wonton Cups with Cucumber and Dill
– Island Style Mahi Mahi Ceviche
– Classic Tuna Salad with a Twist
– Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna
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- 1.5 lbs Fresh Mahi Mahi
- 8 small Corn Tortillas
- 1 tsp Badia Louisiana Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp Weber N'Orleans Cajun Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1-2 tbsp Jamaican Country Style Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp Mayo
- 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice (about 1/2 lime)
- dash Cayenne (to taste)
- 1 cup Cabbage shredded
- 1/2 cup Vine Tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Red Onions thinly sliced
- 1 Lime cut into 8 wedges for serving
- 1/4 cup scallions chopped
Ingredients For The Fish
Chipotle Lime Crema
Toppings
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- Clean and slice Mahi Mahi into half inch wide pieces and lightly sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Mix Cajun seasonings 1:1 ratio. Add 1/4 parts Cayenne Pepper and black pepper to Cajun mix. Sprinkle seasoning mix onto clean fish.
- Using a cooking brush, brush Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce onto both sides of the fish. (Add more if you like spice)
- Heat a nonstick pan over high heat with a thin layer of vegetable oil coating the bottom. Fry Mahi Mahi pieces on all sides until medium brown. Remove from pan and let rest on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- As the fish cooks, mix the sour cream, mayo, sriracha, lime juice and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to make the Chipotle Lime Crema.
- To assemble fish tacos, add pieces of cooked Mahi Mahi in the center of a corn tortilla and top with cabbage, sliced tomatoes, red onions and scallions. Top with a dab of the Chipotle Lime Crema and a squeeze of lime juice! Enjoy!
This recipe looks so yummy and reading the article make me want to have a taste of this awesome meal . 👍👍
Thanks! Let me know if you try it!
OMG! your pictures of those fish tacos made my mouth water! They look so fresh and tasty. Yum!
Thanks, Pari!
I have to show my husband that he can make blackened MAHI at home!!! He loves mahi so very much but only orders it when we go out to restaurants!
We love it too! It’s easily my favorite fish! You guys should definitely try it!
Okay this looks delicious! I’m not even a big fish person but these pictures have me dying to try it!
You totally should! They may make you a convert!
I am not a fish person either but find myself making it often these days as it’s perhaps the fastest cooking protein! Really like your recipe. Pinning this.
Hope you like it!
Just looking at these took me back to my vacation in the islands!
Happy to help! ;)
I need to make these. I don’t cook enough fish. I love your pictures!!
Thanks so much!
I love Mahi mahi and I would love to make it! You just gave me an idea for a valentines dinner🤔.. great post!
Looks like you’re going to have a great Valentine’s Day!
I still have never had fish tacos and these really really make me want to get started!
Sounds like now is the time!
All I was thinking while reading was “Come on Taco Tuesday!!!” Excellent recipe. I am excited to try!
Oh man, do I love Taco Tuesday!!!
Omg I have to make this! I love Mahi Mahi and my husband loves anything with chipotle!
It’s meant to be!
Fish tacos are hands down my favorite meal. Every restaurant I go to, I always order their fish tacos. I am FOR SURE trying this recipe out!
I hear ya girl!! Let me know how you like them!
I love fish tacos! We had them a lot in Texas, but not so much in Canada. I need to learn how to make them so I can enjoy them here as well. Thanks for the recipe!
You should definitely learn!
I love this take on tacos! I definitely am looking for any new recipe for dinner ideas. This one will be making it into the rotation soon, thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, enjoy!
My husband would love these. I may have to make them for him.
Do it!
I am not kidding you when I say my stomach is growling … what a beautiful recipe, these are perfect for friend gatherings!
Lol, thanks!
Haha, I was the same until I moved to Alaska…an Alaskan who doesn’t love halibut or salmon? Unheard of. Halibut seems like the same…a great neutral white fish that seems more like chicken than fish. I’ll have to try these…I live in Minnesota now, but friends send me Alaskan fish a couple times a year. Maybe I could try it with our walleye. Yum!
Lol, that’s funny! Yes, I agree that Halibut is similar in that it is neutral! And I have never heard of walleye!
Oh my these are STUNNING! Love the sound of that Crema for other salads and sandwiches and the fish spicing sounds delicious. I’m 100pc giving this a go!!!!!
Thank you!! Let me know how you like it! And yes, I think the Crema would be good on other dishes as well!
Ohh the pictures look good but I am a vegetarian, I will have to find some alternatives to try this.
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Maybe tofu?
Just looking at this makes me so hungry lol.. Looks amazing
Haha, thank you!
These look so amazing!! I have never tried Mahi Mahi, but now I feel like I must!! Yum!
You must!! So, so good!
I love fish tacos this is right up mine and my man’s alley thanks so much for sharing this! Will def be making it. http://www.themoderndaygirlfriend.com
Hope you both love it!
Sounds like a tasty dinner to me!
Sure is!
Oh this looks so good… I’m definitely coming back to this recipe later. I’ve only had mahi mahi tacos once and this looks like it’ll be much better.
You will love them!
I came across this recipe and made it with my 17 year old son. Very easy to make and extremely delicious! Will definitely make again!
Great to hear, Irene! Thanks!
Tried the Mahi tacos tonight! Easy to make. The chipotle lime creme with the cabbage was delicious. Thank you!
So pleased to hear you liked them! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Katie!
I came across this post from 2018. Looking for a recipe for mahi mahi tacos. Went to Cabo San Lucas Mexico and brought back fresh mahi mahi and swordfish. Ive made this recipe at least 3X so far and it gets better everytime!! Weve used different toppings. Definitely a keeper!
Hi Vicki – I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! One of my personal favorites. Would love to know some of your favorite toppings :)