Description
These Mahi Mahi Taco Bowls are a fresh and flavorful dinner packed with seasoned air-fried mahi mahi, cilantro lime rice, crunchy cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, and a creamy homemade cilantro lime crema. Ready in about 30 minutes, this easy fish bowl recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, healthy meal prep, or a light yet satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Cilantro Lime Crema
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- ¼ to ½ fresh jalapeño, seeds removed (optional)
- 1 small garlic clove
- Salt, to taste
For the Taco Bowls
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound mahi mahi, thawed if frozen
- 2 cups cooked cilantro lime rice
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green, purple, or a mix)
- 1⅓ cups pico de gallo
- ½ cup cilantro lime crema
Instructions
- Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Pat the mahi mahi dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and rub evenly over the fish. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over all sides, pressing gently so it adheres.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the seasoned mahi mahi in the air fryer basket and cook for 8–13 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Cook until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish cooks, divide the cilantro lime rice, shredded cabbage, and pico de gallo evenly among four serving bowls.
- Break the cooked fish into bite-sized pieces and place over the bowls.
- Drizzle generously with the cilantro lime crema and serve immediately with your favorite toppings and lime wedges.
Notes
- Frozen mahi mahi works perfectly; just thaw completely before cooking.
- Cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in the crema.
- Meal prep by storing the fish, rice, vegetables, and crema separately.
- Great toppings include avocado, corn, black beans, sliced jalapeños, and extra cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg