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Whitefish Tacos with Baja sauce and red onion

Whitefish Taco

Whitefish tacos is a popular and delicious dish that features a filling of cooked whitefish, typically seasoned with various spices and herbs, and served in taco shells along with various toppings and sauces.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Mahi-Mahi fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8-10 taco shells
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • some of Baja sauce (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the Mahi-Mahi fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut them into small pieces.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, chili flakes, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Add Mahi-Mahi pieces and coat them with the mixture.
  • Place the Mahi-Mahi pieces on a baking sheet. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • While the fish is cooking, heat the taco shells in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Assemble the tacos by filling each shell with the cooked Mahi-Mahi, sliced avocado, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Serve with Baja sauce and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Keyword mahi-mahi, taco, whitefish