Char-Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos with Creamy Avocado
Char-Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos with Creamy Avocado balance smoky, chili-kissed fish with a cool, tangy avocado-sour cream sauce. Crunchy cabbage and warm tortillas add fresh texture, while a squeeze of lime brightens every bite. Ideal for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend cookout where bold flavors shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Rinse the fish and pat it dry; cut it into four equal pieces.
- 2
In a bowl, combine 4 teaspoons chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge the fish in the mixture, patting and dusting to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, mash the avocado in a separate bowl. Add the sour cream, cilantro, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, then mix until smooth.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat the inside of a grill basket with nonstick spray and place the fish inside the basket.
- 5
Set the basket on the preheated grill and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and transfer the fish to a plate. Break it into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Serve the fish on warmed tortillas topped with shredded cabbage and a dollop of the avocado sauce. Plate with lime wedges.
- Calories 512.12 kcal High
- Protein 26.21 g Good Source
- Carbs 38.73 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.61 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.3 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 90.81 mg High
- Sodium 598.63 mg High
- Fiber 3.92 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.27 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.09 g Low Source
- Calcium 172.12 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.05 mg Good Source
- Potassium 276.71 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 112.01 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 15.6 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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