Lean Meals: Mahi Mahi Tacos with Corn & Tomato Salsa
Why we love this recipe:
→ At 31 grams of protein, 31 grams of carbs and just 312 calories per serving, these tacos make one tasty & gain-friendly meal!
→ A delicious way to get your Omega-3 and lion’s share of protein, and a homemade salsa you won’t be able to get enough of!
Nutritional info per serving (4 Servings. Serving Size: 2 tacos + 1/4 of salsa, divided (avocado and lime juice not included))
Calories: 312 / Protein: 31 grams / Carbs: 31 grams / Fat: 7 grams
What you will need (for 4 Servings) ↓
- 1 pound Mahi Mahi (or Tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 8 small 100% corn tortillas (approx. 50 calories each)
Optional toppings: 1 avocado, sliced; a squeeze fresh lime juice
Salsa Ingredients:
- 1 bulb shallots, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups corn
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Directions: (Prep Time: 10 min, Cook Time: 12 min)
- Preheat oven to 400F.
Toss together salsa ingredients (corn, shallots, tomatoes, and cilantro with paprika and red wine vinegar) and set aside. - Rinse and dry the Mahi Mahi. Slice into 3/4” thick pieces.
Brush or spray a sheet pan with some cooking oil.
Mix together coriander, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and oil.
Toss sliced mahi mahi in spice mixture and spread out into 1 layer on a sheet pan. - Roast for 8 to 12 minutes, until fish is golden on the outside and opaque in the middle.
- Warm up tortillas according to package instructions and assemble your tacos:
Fill with fish, salsa, and top with avocado and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
Enjoy!