Tropical Tico Tacos with Mango Salsa

Tropical Tico Tacos with Mango Salsa
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh mahi-mahi fillets
  • 2 ripe plantains, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • For the mango salsa:
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt to taste

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season mahi-mahi fillets with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the mahi-mahi fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Flake the fish with a fork.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic until softened. Add flaked mahi-mahi back to the skillet and stir in cilantro.
  5. Meanwhile, fry plantain slices until golden brown and crispy.
  6. To make the mango salsa, mix diced mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing a spoonful of mahi-mahi mixture onto a plantain slice. Top with mango salsa and additional cilantro.
  8. Serve the Tropical Tico Tacos with a side of lime wedges.
  9. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica!