Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of these Blackened Fish Tacos that are easy to make and perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 2 lbs white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
Taco Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Blackening Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
Other:
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Make the Taco Sauce: Blend lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, chipotle pepper, and cilantro until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Prepare the Blackening Seasoning: Combine garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Season the Fish: Coat fish in melted butter then sprinkle generously with seasoning.
- Cook the Fish: Sauté seasoned fish in a hot cast iron skillet with olive oil for about 2 minutes per side until flaky.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill warmed tortillas with shredded cabbage and fish; top with cilantro, Cotija cheese, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute, Blend
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Blackened Fish Tacos, Fish Tacos, Mexican Tacos, Taco Recipes
