Mahi-Mahi Tacos

I have to admit, when I first heard about fish tacos, I was a bit skeptical. My good friend had vacationed in Alaska during the height of Salmon season, and had brought the idea back with her. After a dinner party where she debuted her simple recipe, I was completely sold and in love with the recipe. I experimented with the fish used finding that while I love the salmon taco, many people find the milder Mahi-Mahi version to be more palatable. As always, I had to find a way to make it full-contact, and the best place I felt was in the sour cream. Sour cream acts as a condiment in the recipe, not as an ingredient, so I wanted to pack as much flavor into it as possible. The cilantro enhances the fresh taste the sour cream naturally brings to the table, while the garlic and chili powder add a spicy kick to compliment the seasoning on the fish. Adding the mayonnaise in the mix adds a layer of richness that is absolutely a must try for everyone. Enjoy!
Fish Tacos
1lbs Mahi-Mahi
1 Taco Seasoning Packet
2/3 cup of Water
6oz Sour Cream
3oz Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Cilantro (Dried)
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
1 1/2 cup Shredded Lettuce
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3oz Salsa
Taco Shells

Preheat your skillet over medium heat and add a tbsp of olive or vegetable oil. Place the Mahi in the heated skillet. Flip the Mahi to the other side when the meat becomes white and opaque around the edges(approx 4-5 minutes per side). Once it is finished cooking remove the skin and use your spoon to break the meat apart. Turn the heat down to low. Add in your seasoning packet along with the water. Stir constantly to incorporate the seasoning. Turn the burner off. Immediately add in 1/2 a cup of your cheese and stir. Allow the cheese to melt into the dish. This will act as a binding agent to keep the meat from crumbling and falling out of the shell. Remove the skillet from the burner and let rest for 2 minutes. In a bowl mix the sour cream, mayo, cilantro, chili powder, and garlic powder together. Assemble the tacos with the fish mixture, lettuce salsa, sour cream, and cheese.