Blackened Fish Tacos
Experience the vibrant flavors of Blackened Fish Tacos, a dish that perfectly marries buttery fish fillets with a mouthwatering blend of spices. Wrapped snugly in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh shredded cabbage and a zesty chipotle-lime sauce, these tacos are a fiesta for your taste buds! Ideal for taco nights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. Whether you’re serving family or friends, these tacos promise to be a hit with everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs firm white fish (like cod or tilapia)
- 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup, melted)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Corn tortillas (warmed)
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Fresh cilantro (lightly chopped)
- Lime wedges
- ½ lime (juiced)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (chopped)
- ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic salt, chopped chipotle pepper, and cilantro. Mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine all spice mix ingredients.
- Brush both sides of each fish fillet with melted butter and coat generously with the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked and nicely blackened.
- Warm corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing fish on tortillas and topping with shredded cabbage, cilantro, crumbled Cotija cheese (optional), and drizzle with chipotle-lime sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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