Zesty, fresh, and weeknight fast. Seared on-sale mahi mahi gets tucked into warm tortillas with a bright tomatillo–jalapeño salsa verde and a crunchy lime-kale slaw. Serves 2.
Details
Ingredients
- Mahi Mahi Wild Caught Filet 12 oz (about 3/4 lb) $6.99/lb (sale)
- Fresh Tomatillo 12 oz (about 6–7 medium) $2.99/lb
- Organic Jalapeno Peppers 1 pepper $4.99/lb
- Organic Cilantro 1/2 bunch, divided $1.39/ct
- Organic White Onions 1 small, divided $1.79/ct
- Organic Lacinato Kale 1/2 bunch, finely shredded $2.79/ct
- Limes 2 (zest and juice)
- Corn tortillas 6–8 small
- Greek yogurt (or mayo) 2 tbsp
- Ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper to season fish and slaw
- Olive oil 2 tbsp total
Instructions
- Make salsa verde: Halve tomatillos and jalapeño; quarter half the onion. Toss with 1 tsp oil and broil or pan-char until blistered (5–7 min). Blend with a small handful of cilantro, juice of 1 lime, pinch of salt. Adjust heat with jalapeño to taste.
- Make lime-kale slaw: Toss shredded kale with 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, yogurt, pinch of salt. Massage 30–60 seconds until slightly softened. Thinly slice remaining onion; fold a little into the slaw if desired.
- Season fish: Pat mahi dry. Rub with 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper.
- Sear fish: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear mahi 2–3 min per side until opaque and flakes easily (145°F). Rest 1–2 min, then flake into large pieces.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a burner flame until pliable.
- Assemble: Add fish to tortillas, top with kale slaw and spoonfuls of salsa verde. Finish with chopped cilantro and extra lime.
Health notes: Approx 600–650 calories per serving. High protein, moderate carbs, rich in vitamins A/C/K from kale and tomatillos. Gluten-free if using corn tortillas.
Drink pairing: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light Mexican lager with lime.