Citrus Mahi Mahi Tacos Recipe

Name: Citrus Mahi Mahi Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds skinless mahi mahi fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons achiote or annatto paste (or 1 tablespoon chili powder); Juice of 1 lime; 2 oranges (1 juiced; 1 halved and sliced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 scallions, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar; 8 sprigs thyme; 6 bay leaves; Corn tortillas, warmed, and assorted toppings, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds skinless mahi mahi fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons achiote or annatto paste (or 1 tablespoon chili powder)
Juice of 1 lime
2 oranges (1 juiced; 1 halved and sliced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 scallions, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
8 sprigs thyme
6 bay leaves
Corn tortillas, warmed, and assorted toppings, for serving

1
Put a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet; arrange the fish fillets side by side on the foil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2
Combine the achiote paste, lime juice, orange juice, oregano, cumin, scallions, chile powder, vinegar and brown sugar in a blender; pulse until smooth.
3
Pour the mixture over the fish and turn to coat using tongs.
4
Scatter the thyme sprigs and bay leaves over the fish, then top with orange slices.
5
Cover the fish with another piece of foil and crimp the edges to tightly seal.
6
Marinate in the refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.
7
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Transfer the fish to the oven and bake until tender, about 25 minutes.
8
Remove the herbs and orange slices.
9
Serve the fish in tortillas with assorted toppings.
10
Charred Spring Onions
11
Trim 2 bunches spring onions; halve lengthwise, if large.
12
Cook in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until tender and blackened, 5 to 8 minutes.
13
Cut into pieces and sprinkle with lime juice and salt.
14
Photograph by Andrew Purcell

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds skinless mahi mahi fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces, Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons achiote or annatto paste (or 1 tablespoon chili powder), Juice of 1 lime, and more.

Yes, Citrus Mahi Mahi Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Mahi Mahi Tacos

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