Grilled Mahi-Mahi Tacos

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Grilled Mahi-Mahi Tacos

A California classic, these tacos rely on quality fish—and a boost from a dry rub—to set them apart. Buy the best seafood you can find, and serve the extra pico de gallo with chips.

4 servings

Recipe by Malibu Seafood, Malibu, California

August 2011

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Ingredients

  • 5 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Pico de Gallo

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Crema

Whisk cream and sour cream in a small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.

Tacos

Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Combine all dried spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle over fish. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill fish until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Using a fork, coarsely shred fish.

Fill tortillas with fish, cabbage, and pico de gallo. Drizzle with crema. Squeeze fresh lime wedges over tacos.

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