Weeknight Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
These grilled mahi mahi tacos pair tender, seasoned fish with warm flour tortillas and a creamy cilantro-lime dressing. The marinade brings together olive oil, vinegar, lime, honey, garlic, seafood seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper for a bright, gently spiced flavor, making them a fresh choice for an easy weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, seafood seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper in a nonreactive bowl or large resealable zip-top bag. Add mahi mahi and marinate for 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl to make the dressing. Chill overnight while the fish marinates.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the mahi mahi from the marinade and place it on a grill pan; discard the excess marinade. Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, turning as needed, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Serve the fish on warmed tortillas with the dressing.
- Calories 391.78 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 25.8 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 31.76 g 12%
- Total Fat 17.79 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 2.82 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.45 mg High 27%
- Sodium 488.13 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.34 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.19 g --
- Added Sugars 1.03 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 188.04 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 209.25 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 6.96 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.99 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Weeknight Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 391.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Weeknight Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce healthy?
- Weeknight Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 391.78 calories and 25.8 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 488.13 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.82 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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