Soft Fish Tacos with Seared Mahi Mahi and Chipotle Lime Aioli

by Metabolic Meals

by Metabolic Meals

Updated Dec 18, 2023

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Fish tacos provide the perfect lunch or light dinner. The Mahi Mahi is a very healthy lean protein. It’s paired with fantastic fresh tropical fruit, and organic vegetables, which round this dish off as a culinary superstar. The avocado is packed with healthy fats, and the organic white corn tortillas offer a wonderful supply of carbohydrates.

This is a win-win recipe. SUPER TASTY and SUPER HEALTHY!

Ingredients

  • 5oz fillet of wild-caught Mahi Mahi, seasoned with sea salt, pepper, and organic coconut oil, then portioned into 8 ½- ¾ oz strips
  • 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
  • ½ avocado, sliced into 8 pieces
  • 1 jalapeño, roasted, seeded, and diced thin
  • ¼ cup diced fresh mango
  • ¼ cup organic red cabbage, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves
  • 4 teaspoons aioli
  • 4 non-gmo, sprouted corn tortilla shells, warmed in a skillet when ready to serve
  • Sea salt and pepper

Aioli Ingredients (Make the sauce first)

  • 4 tablespoon olive oil mayo
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 chipotle chili, smashed into a paste

Preparation

  1. Sear the Mahi Mahi on (medium heat) all sides for roughly 45 seconds, then set aside until ready to serve. Warm the tortillas gently in a warm cast iron skillet.
  2. Lay four tortillas out flat and place an equal portion of red cabbage on each.
  3. Place two slices of avocado on each.
  4. Divide the jalapeno, mango, and cilantro evenly on the tortillas.
  5. Sprinkle sea salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Place two slices of Mahi Mahi on each tortilla.
  7. Drizzle a teaspoon of sauce over each set of fish.
  8. Eat and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Facts*

Calories 390
Total Fat 22g
Carbohydrates 32g
Protein 16g
Servings Per Recipe 2

* Nutrition Facts are based on 1 serving.

Photographer: Carmen Troesser

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