Bright, zesty tacos that lean on ultra-fresh, on-sale mahi mahi and a crunchy pear–napa cabbage slaw. Fast, fun, and weeknight-friendly with a cool lime-yogurt crema.
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Ingredients
- Mahi Mahi Wild Caught Filet 0.75 lb 1 lb price 9.99 sale 6.99
- Organic Napa Cabbage 0.5 lb, thinly sliced 1 lb price 3.49
- Fresh Large Bosc Pear - Each 1 pear, cut into matchsticks 1 lb price 2.49
- Organic Cilantro 1/2 bunch, chopped each price 1.39
- Organic Jalapeno Peppers 1 pepper, finely minced (seeded for mild) 1 lb price 4.99
- Corn tortillas 6 small (3 per person)
- Plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream) 1/3 cup
- Lime 1, zest and juice (plus wedges to serve)
- Chili powder 1 tsp
- Ground cumin 1/2 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder (optional) 1/4 tsp
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make slaw: In a bowl, toss napa cabbage, pear, cilantro, jalapeño, juice of 1/2 lime, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp olive oil. Let it marinate 10 minutes to soften.
- Season fish: Pat mahi mahi dry. Mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil and spice mix.
- Cook fish (stove or grill pan): Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Cook mahi mahi 3–4 min per side until just opaque and flaky. Rest 2 minutes, then flake into big pieces.
- Warm tortillas: Briefly toast tortillas in a dry pan or directly over a low flame until pliable.
- Crema: Stir yogurt with lime zest and 1–2 tsp lime juice, pinch of salt.
- Assemble: Fill tortillas with fish, generous slaw, and drizzle with crema. Serve with extra lime wedges.
Health notes: Approx 520 kcal per serving. High protein, moderate carbs, low saturated fat. Rich in omega-3s, vitamin C, and fiber from the slaw.
Drink pairing: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light Mexican lager with lime.