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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
I just made these tonight but the recipe from your cookbook and the tacos were awesome. So delicious with that balance of the spicy fish and mango. I will definitely be making these again. It was so fast and easy and looks pretty when serving.
Thank you Anna! I am so glad these turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Made this today. Bomb.
Thank you Barney! xTieghan
I just made these and they are incredible! Also, my mom looooved them. I want to make these for a dinner party and want to know what you recommend for simple side dishes to pair with this? What dessert? Thank you!!
Hey Katie! I would make a corn salad and my grilled peaches! Links below! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/grilled-street-corn-salad/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/browned-butter-grilled-peaches/
These were delicious! Even my fish-picky husband loved them.
Thank you so much Audrey! xTieghan
I am definitely going to make these next week. We usually order them to-go from a local restaurant, but now I am going to try to make them myself! Thank you!
I hope you love these Christine! Let me know how it goes!
great bike. thanks
Thanks!
They look so tasty! Can’t wait to try them
Thanks so much Cleo!!
I made these and have been recommending them to people ever since. DELICIOUS.
SO happy you liked them!! Thank you
this is absolutely delicious.. Totally would recommend this to everybody! We will make this many times!!
Yummy! This recipe sounds and looks so good. I pinned it to make for dinner soon. ;o)
Thank you! I hope you love it, let me know!
These look divine, I can’t wait to try them!
Thank you!
Wow – we could have been separated at birth. I love Mondays, too, as I work all weekend. The house gets clean and is QUIET on Mondays. Plus, the fridge gets stocked. What’s not to love? Thanks for the recipe – we are big on fish tacos here. (:
Ha, this sounds exactly like my Monday’s! Fridge stocked, house clean (sort of) and quite (not really)! Hope you love these tacos!
Love me a good fish taco… Thanks so much for sharing at Super Saturday Show & Tell… I’m SO glad you came to (link) party with me! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com xoxo~ Ruthie
OMG YUM!!! I’m so making these–thanks for sharing!
Thank you, I hope you love them!
Pinned this to try later. I need to learn to make homemade tortillas.