Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos with Kiwi Nectarine Salsa

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Ingredients

  • Salsa:
  • 3 Kiwis, peeled and chopped
  • 2 nectarines, pitted, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 japalena, stemmed, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 red onion, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Taco:
  • 4 6-oz Mahi Mahi fillets
  • 4 Tbs olive oil, divided
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Salsa: In medium bowl, combine all ingredients and stir to mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Set aside.

Tacos: Drizzle 2 Tbs oil over fillets. Generously season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne pepper. Preheat cast iron pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining oil and then fillets. Cook for 3 minutes. Turn over fillets and cook an additional 3 minutes, or until fish becomes opaque and begins to flake. Set aside and keep warm.

Grill tortillas over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes per side. Divide fish equally between tortillas. Top with cabbage and spoon over kiwi nectarine salsa. Serve with lime wedges.

Yield: 4 servings