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Blackened Mahi Mahi tacos stuffed with a bright and tangy caribbean slaw surrounded by fresh sliced jalapenos, citrus and cilantro

Blackened Mahi-mahi Tacos with Caribbean Slaw

Meeta Arora
Mix up taco night with a little Caribbean flair and make these easy Blackened Mahi-mahi Tacos with Caribbean Slaw for dinner this week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine caribbean
Servings 4
Calories 468 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Mahi Mahi fresh or defrosted if frozen
  • 4 TBS Acovado Oil divided
  • 2 TBS Lime Juice
  • 2 TBS Mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ TBS Cajun Spice Blend see above or below

Caribbean Slaw

  • 2 C Shredded Red Cabbage
  • 2 C Shredded Green Cabbage
  • 1 Large Carrot shredded
  • ½ C Red Onion thinly sliced
  • ½ C Cilantro
  • 1 C Mango small diced
  • 1 ½ TBS Avocado Oil
  • 2 TBS Coconit Aminos
  • 2 TBS Honey
  • Juice of a lime
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions
 

For the Slaw

  • Put the cabbage, carrots, onion jalapeno, mango, and cilantro to a bowl and mix till combined.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to a small bowl and mix till combined.
  • Toss the sauce and vegetables and allow it to chill for about 20 minutes in the fridge to let the flavors come together.
  • Eat it by itself or add it to your tacos; the possibilities are endless.
  • Set it aside to rest while you make the fish.

For the Fish

  • Cut the mahi-mahi into about 1-inch pieces, and place the pieces into a bowl.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients into a small bowl and mix.
  • Pour the sauce over the Mahi- Mahi and let it rest while you heat your skillet.
  • In a pan, over medium heat, add the additional avocado oil.
  • When the pan is hot, place the pieces of mahi-mahi pieces into the pan.
  • Cook the pieces on all sides until the pieces have started to become golden, and the fish is cooked.
  • Remove the fish from the pan, and let it rest, to drain any excess oil.
  • Heat your tortillas if desired, and serve topped with the Caribbean slaw.

Notes

Cajun Spice
While you can easily buy a ready-made Cajun spice mixture, I am a huge advocate for making my own blends. This way, I know there is a smaller chance of the spice mixture containing filler ingredients or anti-caking ingredients that can contain gluten or grains.
Ingredients 
    • 2 TBS Smoked Paprika
    • 2 TBS Salt
    • 2 TBS Garlic Powder
    • 1 TBS Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 TBS Ground White Pepper
    • 1 TBS Onion Powder
    • 1 TBS Dried Oregano
    • 1 TBS Dried Basil
    • 1 TBS Dried Thyme
    • 1 – 2 TBS Cayenne (depending on desired heat level)
Mix everything into a small bowl until combined. Store it in a sealed container or jar until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal
Keyword balcaked fish tacos, blackened mahi mahi, caribbean slaw, fish tacos, mahi mahi
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