Description
These Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are a burst of flavors in every bite. The spicy blackened tilapia pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy pineapple salsa, all topped with a creamy cilantro-lime sauce. A delightful and refreshing twist on traditional fish tacos!
Ingredients
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Blackening Seasoning:
- 3 Tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Cilantro Lime Sauce:
- 1 container plain Greek yogurt (5.3 oz)
- 2 limes (zest & juice)
- 1 small clove garlic (or 1 tsp garlic oil)
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/8 tsp salt
Pineapple Salsa:
- 1/2 fresh pineapple
- 1/4 medium red onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 lime (juice)
- pinch sea salt
- 2 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4–6 tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Make blackening seasoning: Mix all spices together. Use about 1 ½ tablespoons per side of tilapia fillet.
- Make cilantro lime sauce: Combine lime zest, juice, garlic, cilantro, yogurt, and salt. Set aside.
- Make pineapple salsa: Soak diced red onion, then mix with pineapple, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt.
- Blackened tilapia: Coat tilapia with spice mix. Cook in a hot pan with oil until browned on both sides.
- Assemble fish tacos: Break up cooked tilapia, place in tortillas, and top with pineapple salsa and cilantro-lime sauce.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the blackening seasoning by varying the amount of cayenne used.
- Soaking the red onions helps mellow out their sharp flavor in the salsa.
- Ensure the tilapia reaches 145°F at the center for proper cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tilapia, fish tacos, blackened, pineapple salsa, cilantro lime sauce, Mexican cuisine
