Crispy-edged, tender grilled mahi mahi tucked into warm tortillas with a crunchy pear–jalapeño slaw and a cool avocado crema. Bright, fresh, and weeknight-fast with peak fall produce from WA.
Details
Ingredients
- Mahi Mahi Wild Caught Filet 1 lb 1 lb (cook all; leftovers great for lunch) sale $6.99
- Organic Napa Cabbage 1/2 lb, thinly shredded (~3 cups) $3.49/lb
- Fresh Large D'Anjou Pear - Each 1, julienned $2.49 each
- Organic Jalapeno Peppers 1 small, finely sliced $4.99/lb
- Organic Cilantro 1/2 bunch, chopped $1.39/bunch
- Green Onions 2, thinly sliced $1.09 each
- Organic Hass Avocados each 1 $2.49 each
- Corn tortillas 8 small (warm to serve)
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream 1/3 cup
- Apple cider vinegar 1.5 tablespoons (plus more to taste)
- Olive oil 2 tablespoons, divided
- Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt & black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Make slaw: In a bowl, toss cabbage, pear, jalapeño, cilantro, and green onions with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1.5 tablespoons cider vinegar, and a good pinch of salt. Set aside to lightly wilt (10 minutes).
- Season fish: Pat mahi mahi dry. Mix cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Rub onto fish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Grill (or grill pan): Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil grates. Grill fish 3–4 minutes per side until it flakes and is just opaque (internal temp ~135–140°F). Rest 2 minutes, then flake into large chunks.
- Crema: Mash avocado with yogurt, a pinch of salt, and a splash of cider vinegar until smooth.
- Warm tortillas: 20–30 seconds per side on the grill or in a dry skillet.
- Assemble: Spread avocado crema on tortillas, add fish, top with pear slaw. Serve immediately.
Health notes: Approx. 600–700 kcal per serving (3–4 tacos). High protein; includes healthy fats from avocado. Gluten-free if using corn tortillas. Contains dairy (crema).
Drink pairing: Crisp Mexican lager or dry WA Riesling.