Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
These island spiced Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos are quick to make and perfect for your next taco night! Don't forget the spicy Pineapple Salsa!
Ingredients
For the West Indies 5-spice (makes 1 cup)
- ¼ cup Turmeric – ground
- ¼ cup Ginger – ground
- ¼ cup Cumin – ground
- 3 tablespoon Chile Powder
- 3 tablespoon Cinnamon – ground
For the Fish
- 1.5 lbs (24oz or 680g) mahi-mahi fillets – skin off
- 1 tablespoon West Indies 5-spice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil – divided
- ¾ cup flour
For the Salsa
- 1 ¾ cups diced pineapple
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro
- ½ cup jicama – small dice
- ¾ cup red onion – small dice
- 2 serrano peppers
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Additional Ingredients
- Flour tortillas for serving
- Your favorite hot sauce for serving if desired
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Fish and Spice
- Combine all the ingredients for the West Indies 5-spice and set aside. The recipe makes more than you will need for this recipe. Remove 1 tablespoon of the 5-spice for marinating the fish.
- Cut the mahi-mahi into roughly ½” cubes, slightly smaller than bite-size. Put the fish in a bowl or zip-top plastic bag. Add the ¼ cup of West Indies 5-spice, salt, and 2 tablespoon of the olive oil. Coat the fish with the seasoning completely. Cover and put the fish in the fridge for at least 20 minutes and up to an hour.
Prepare the Salsa
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Place the salsa in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to an hour.
Cook the Fish
- Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat with the remaining 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Dust the fish with the flour, without letting it clump. You just want a thin layer of flour. We use a zip top bag or a large bowl to accomplish this. Add the fish and cook, until they are done, turning gently with tongs as needed to brown all sides. This should only take about 6-7 minutes in total (test a piece for doneness after 5 minutes).
- Heat the tortillas, either in an oven or directly over a gas burner. Serve the fish tacos with salsa on top and some hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 38gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 1341mgPotassium: 993mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 5mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
