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Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cilantro Aioli

Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cilantro Aioli

Fish tacos topped with a cilantro aioli and fresh avocado, tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp. each chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, paprika
  • ¼ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
  • pounds Mahi mahi or other fish, cut in one inch strips
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 8 corn tortillas

For the Cilantro Aioli:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. buttermilk
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Mix together all the spices and salt and pepper, and sprinkle them all over the fish.
  • In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, heat up the oil and fry the fish on both sides until it's golden brown and cooked through, for about six minutes.
  • While the fish cooks, blend all the aioli ingredients in the food processor.
  • Also, heat the corn tortillas on a plate in the microwave for one minute.
  • Divide the cooked fish between the tortillas. Top the fish with some aioli, and some of the tomato, avocado, cilantro, and onion.
Keyword seafood
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