Jamaican-Me-Nuts! Mahi-Mahi Tacos With Tropical Fru

Name: Jamaican-Me-Nuts! Mahi-Mahi Tacos With Tropical Fruit Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (8 ounce) mahi mahi fillets (can sub tilapia or cod); 2 tablespoons canola oil; caribbean jerk seasoning (I used Dry Jerk Seasoning); Tropical Fruit Salsa; 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced; 1 cup fresh mango, diced; 1 cup fresh papaya, diced; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice, can sub lime juice; 1 tablespoon white rum; 1 scotch bonnet peppers or 1 habanero pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 -2 teaspoon honey; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; salt and pepper; Additional ingredients; 8 soft flour tortillas or 8 soft corn tortillas; 2 avocados, thinly sliced with; 1/2 lime, juice of; 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded; 1 cup jicama, finely julienned; 2 cups sour cream; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest; cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 (8 ounce) mahi mahi fillets (can sub tilapia or cod)
2 tablespoons canola oil
caribbean jerk seasoning (I used Dry Jerk Seasoning)
Tropical Fruit Salsa
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1 cup fresh mango, diced
1 cup fresh papaya, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon grapefruit juice, can sub lime juice
1 tablespoon white rum
1 scotch bonnet peppers or 1 habanero pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 -2 teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove, finely minced
salt and pepper
Additional ingredients
8 soft flour tortillas or 8 soft corn tortillas
2 avocados, thinly sliced with
1/2 lime, juice of
2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup jicama, finely julienned
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
cilantro (to garnish)

1
Brush fillets with canola oil and sprinkle evenly both sides, with jerk rub seasoning.
2
*Use 1 teaspoons seasoning per side per each fillet. More or less to taste.
3
Rub into fish evenly to coat.
4
Place fillets on hot grill and grill 3-5 minutes per side or til done and flakes easily with a fork.
5
Warm tortillas on grill.
6
Cut fillets into chunks, or coarsely shred with a fork.
7
Divide fish evenly onto 8 warmed tortillas.
8
Top each with fruit salsa, a slice of avocado, shredded cabbage, jicama, and top with lime sour cream.
9
Lime sour cream:
10
Mix sour cream, lime juice and zest in small bowl.
11
Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
12
*Note: If scotch bonnet or habanero peppers are too hot for your tastebuds, a red jalapeno can be substituted! They are actually quite mild.
13
Enjoy!
14
The seasoning is: Dry Jerk Seasoning by susie cooks, recipe #229443.

1229

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (8 ounce) mahi mahi fillets (can sub tilapia or cod), 2 tablespoons canola oil, caribbean jerk seasoning (I used Dry Jerk Seasoning), Tropical Fruit Salsa, and more.

Yes, Jamaican-Me-Nuts! Mahi-Mahi Tacos With Tropical Fruit Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamaican-Me-Nuts! Mahi-Mahi Tacos With Tropical Fruit Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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