Grilled Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos
Lighter than fried — chile-rubbed mahi-mahi or tilapia grilled and flaked.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb mahi-mahi or tilapia fillets
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Lime juice
- Shredded cabbage
- Corn tortillas
- Cilantro crema
Instructions
- 1
Rub the fish with oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and salt.
- 2
Grill over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 3
Squeeze lime over and flake into large pieces.
- 4
Warm the tortillas.
- 5
Top with cabbage and cilantro crema.
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