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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish 🌾 Gluten

Mahi Mahi Tacos

How to order / say it
Say it Tacos de Mahi Mahi — [MAH-hee MAH-hee tah-kohz]
Order I'd like the mahi mahi tacos, please.
Locally Quisiera los tacos de mahi mahi, por favor.
Say locally

Tacos filled with grilled or blackened mahi mahi, often topped with slaw and avocado.

Why try it?

Miami’s tropical vibes and coastal cuisine come together in Mahi Mahi Tacos. They showcase the fresh and vibrant seafood culture with every bite wrapped in the warmth of a taco.

How it tastes

Mahi mahi offers a mild sweetness, with a firm yet tender texture that pairs beautifully with creamy avocado and fresh slaw. Charring brings out a smoky depth, making the taco vibrant and flavorful.

Origin & History — first documented: 1990

Mahi Mahi Tacos emerged from the fusion of coastal fishing cultures in Miami, becoming popular in the late 20th century as local catches became commonly used in modern American gastronomy.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g Mahi mahi fillets
  • 🌾 4 Flour tortillas
  • 1 Avocado
  • 🥕 100 g Cabbage slaw
  • 🍋 1 Lime
  • 🧂 1 tsp Chili powder

Method

  1. 1 Season mahi mahi with chili powder and grill until cooked through.
  2. 2 Warm the tortillas on a skillet.
  3. 3 Slice avocado and prepare slaw with lime juice.
  4. 4 Assemble tacos with fish, slaw, and avocado slices.

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