These Mediterranean Mahi-Mahi Tacos are light, fresh, and packed with flavor, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Mediterranean Mahi-Mahi Tacos
Posted by : Capp'n Finley / On : May 28, 2024
Mediterranean Mahi-Mahi Tacos
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Category
Seafood
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
2-4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
These Mediterranean Mahi-Mahi Tacos offer a delightful fusion of grilled Mahi-mahi, fresh vegetables, and tangy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. The grilled Mahi-mahi is seasoned with a blend of olive oil, garlic, paprika, and lemon, giving it a flavorful and juicy taste. Topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese, these tacos are refreshing and satisfying. The homemade tzatziki sauce adds a creamy, cool touch, making these tacos a perfect quick and healthy meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 Mahi-mahi fillets (about 1 pound total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
For the Mahi
For the Tzatziki Sauce
For the tacos
Directions
Prepare the Mahi-Mahi
Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Brush the Mahi-mahi fillets with the seasoned olive oil mixture.Grill the Mahi-mahi fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before flaking into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use
Prepare the Toppings
Wash and shred the lettuce.
Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers.
Crumble the feta cheese
Warm the Pita Bread or Flatbread
Lightly warm the pita breads or flatbreads on the grill or in a skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes per side
Assemble the Tacos:
Place a warm pita or flatbread on a plate.
Add a layer of shredded lettuce.
Top with flaked Mahi-mahi.
Add diced tomatoes and cucumbers.
Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
Garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired
Serve
Serve immediately while the tacos are warm. Enjoy!
