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If I could give Monday a big fat bear hug, I would.
Yes, you read correct. I am happy it is Monday.
The weekend was cold, snowy, loud, and non-stop.
Actually, that is pretty much every weekend around here.
Our house is loud, messy, and full of chaos.
This is the total opposite of my personality.
If you have not figured it out by now, I am a total type A person. I like a very clean and calm environment. I like lists and I like routines. My family however, does not. How I have survived nineteen years with them is beyond me. I love them to death, but they drive me insane!
My family thinks I am clinically insane, but I am 99% sure any other normal person would run screaming from our house.
For some reason this weekend was especially loud. I think it was due to the fact that Asher HAD to wear my black pumps all over the kitchen. She clamped like crazy for what felt like hours.
Oh, and I am pretty sure she walks better than I do in heels. She is talented. Very talented.
So yeah, I am super happy it is Monday. Things a normally a little calmer during the week. Normally, but again in the Gerard house you can always expect the unexpected.
Anyway, let’s talk tacos! Specifically, Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with an insanely delicious Chipotle Mango Salsa!
Yeah you guys, Mango Salsa is pretty much just amazing! Like whoa! Especially with crispy Mahi Mahi all stuffed into a warmed tortilla.
Plus, these tacos are so much fun. They totally take you to a tropical place, even if is a blizzard outside (seriously, the snow has not lightened up since Friday afternoon and it is still going strong). Oh, and did I mention they take maybe thirty minutes to throw together. So really there is NO excuse not to make these tonight.
Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Chipotle Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 pound wild-caught, skin on,Mahi Mahi
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- a pinch of salt and pepper
- corn or flour tortillas for serving
Chipotle Mango Avocado Salsa
- 1 mango, peeled and chopped
- 1 roma tomato, chopped
- 1 avocado, pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo, from canned chipotle chilies
- 1 glove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the paprika, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper. Rub the Mahi Mahi all over with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then rub all of the spice mixture on the fish. Set aside.
- In a bowl mix the chopped mango, chopped roma tomato, chopped avocado, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Toss well. Note that this will keep in fridge for up to 3 days.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil. When hot, add the Mahi Mahi, flesh side down. Cook about 4-5 minutes and then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes or until crisp and mostly cooked through. Remove from the pan. Remove the skin and either flake with a fork or chop into chunks.
- To assemble heat your tortillas either in the microwave or if you have a gas stove top, over an open flame for 10-15 seconds on either side. Lay the fish down the middle of one tortilla and then top with the Mango Salsa. Fold over and devour!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
If only I could eat these poolside on a hot Florida night.
Shared with: Time to Sparkle, Lil Luna, Chef In Training, Buns In my Oven, Foodie Friday Friends, Tidy Mom, Taste and Tell, Cheerios and Lattes, Somewhat Simple, Mom on Timeout, I Heart Nap Time, Fine Craft Guide, The Country Cook, Whipperberry, Chef In Training, Thursday’s Treasures, A Pinch Of Joy, Whats Cooking With Ruthie, Watch Out Martha
These look soooo good! Pinning now.
These look absolutely amazing! I need to try this recipe soon!
Mackenzie 🙂
Thanks so much Mackenzie, let me know if you do! I hope you love them!
Oh My! I cannot wait to try making these myself. Love the look and sound of them. Love mango salsa. Love your photos. Pinned them! I totally hear you about the craziness. I could do with a whole lot less craziness and whole lot more routine sometimes too. Sometimes I just have to ‘run away’ to the gym where everything is so controlled 😉 Really enjoyed reading your post tonight. Thanks!
Thanks so much! I am glad to see the are other “routine” people like me!
Oh my gosh…I absolutely LOVE fish tacos and these look AMAZING! Thanks for sharing! Hopped over from Dream To Reality and I’m happy to be your newest follower (everywhere). 🙂 Would love to have you stop by for a visit! Blessings ~ Judy
Thanks so much for reading! I am very excited to have you as a new follower!
Do you recommend flour or corn tortillas?
I actually really like to use my homemade hard shells, but I really do like both flour and corn. I guess maybe if I had to choose I would choose corn. Really though it is all about personal preference! Hope you enjoy these!
Here is the link to my hard shell tacos
Oh my! Those look outstanding! Can you believe I’ve never tried a fish taco? I’ve got to change that! Thanks for sharing at Time To Sparkle!
Oh you need to try a fish taco!!
I am in love with all the fish that you are making! Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Thank you!
Oh yum! These look delicious, pinning to try later!
Melissa @ The Alchemist
Thanks for pinning!
These look amazing! And 1/4 cup of cilantro is a great amount, because I LOVE it. Your pictures are awesome.
Thank you!!
That salsa looks so yummy. I want to eat it now. Pinning.
I love a good fish taco, one of my fave meals! The salsa you’ve made sounds super flavorful !
Thank you and let me know if you give these a try!
If my Monday included one of these, I would totally bear hug the heck out of it!
HA! Thanks Megan!
Soo… I decided its “Mexican Food Monday”. Everybody is posting mexican food dishes today, me included. 🙂 These look delicious, I could literally eat them now and its only 9am. Love your pictures, they make my mouth water every time I see them. 🙂
Thank you so much! I am headed over to check out you post now!
I adore fish tacos! This recipe looks amazing! Also, I’m with you on the whole Monday thing, peace, quiet and routines! Bring.it.on.
I love routines!! Thanks for reading Lauren!
Yum!!! The fish look perfect and the salsa, wow. I would love these tacos. I would love for you to share them at Tuesday Trivia @ http://www.memoriesbythemile.com/
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Thank you!