25min
Grilled, mahi-mahi (dolphinfish)
Grilled
beginnerGrilled Fish Tacos
Cumin-and-chili fish grilled hot and flaked into warm corn tortillas with cabbage and a quick lime crema.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
Equipment
- Outdoor grill or grill pan
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb fish fillets (see suitable species)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
- Salt to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup sour cream or mayo thinned with a little lime juice
- Salsa or pico de gallo
Method
- 1Toss fillets with oil, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salt.
- 2Grill over medium-high heat (or sear in a hot pan) until the fish reaches 145°F and flakes easily, about 3–5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- 3Flake the fish into large pieces.
- 4Warm tortillas, then fill with fish, cabbage, a drizzle of the lime crema, and salsa.
- 5Serve with extra lime wedges.
Allergen notice
Contains fish and dairy, egg, wheat/gluten as written. Always confirm current ingredient labels and cross-contact risk in your own kitchen before serving to someone with a food allergy — this project cannot verify any specific brand or supplier.
Safe cooking & storage
Cook fish to an internal temperature of 145°F, until the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork (source: FoodSafety.gov safe minimum internal temperature chart).
Refrigerate or ice your catch within 2 hours of catching it (within 1 hour if it's above 90°F outside) — bacteria multiply fastest in the window between catch and cooking. Cook to a safe minimum internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), or until the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork, per FDA/FoodSafety.gov guidance. Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw fish and other foods to avoid cross-contamination.
Only cook legally harvested fish. Confirm current size limits, seasons, and possession limits with VMRC (saltwater) or DWR (freshwater), and check Virginia fish consumption advisories for the waterbody you fished.