Fried Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
Fried Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos are golden, crunchy, and full of flavor. The tender, flaky fish is coated in panko and fried until crispy. Top them with your favorite toppings for a quick and tasty dinner!
Ingredients
Taco Sauce
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 –2 tablespoons sriracha adjusted to taste
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional
- Kosher salt to taste
Fish Tacos
- 1¼ pounds skinless mahi mahi fillets thawed if frozen
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 –2 eggs beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 12 small tortillas 6 to 8 inches
- Vegetable avocado, or coconut oil, for frying
- 1 lime halved
Taco Toppings
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes or salsa
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado sliced, optional
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, sriracha, and optional sugar until smooth. Season with kosher salt and refrigerate until serving.
- Pat the fish dry and cut it into 1-inch pieces or long strips. Season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the beaten eggs in one shallow bowl and the panko breadcrumbs in another.
- Dip each piece of fish in the egg, then coat it with panko, pressing gently so the breadcrumbs adhere.
- Heat ¼ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the fish until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer it to a paper-towel-lined plate and squeeze lime over the hot fish.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 15 seconds per side.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded cabbage and crispy fish. Add cilantro and tomatoes, then drizzle with creamy taco sauce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Storage & Reheating
- Store leftover fish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Store the pink sauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Warm the fish in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes to crisp it back up.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 63.8gProtein: 39.1gTotal Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7.3gCholesterol: 158.8mgSodium: 1025.7mgPotassium: 1183mgFiber: 8.5gSugar: 7.7g
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