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Blackened Fish Tacos

Savor the Flavor: Easy Blackened Fish Tacos Recipe

These Blackened Fish Tacos offer a smoky flavor that's perfect for any casual gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Easy Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chipotle-Lime Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Adds a refreshing zesty kick.
  • ½ cup sour cream Creates a creamy base.
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt Infuses depth.
  • 1 chopped chipotle pepper Provides smoky heat.
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro Adds a fresh note.
Blackening Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Delivers robust flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Gives color and sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances seasoning.
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Adds spicy kick.
  • ½ teaspoon thyme Offers warm flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon basil Provides aromatic freshness.
  • ½ teaspoon oregano Increases complexity.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Balances flavors.
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Adds heat.
Tacos
  • 4 fillets white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi) Flaky and mild.
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter Adds rich flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
  • 4 tortillas tortillas Essential vessel.
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage Adds crunch.
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro For topping.
  • ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese Rich and salty.
  • 4 wedges lime For extra acidity.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • cast iron skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, chopped chipotle pepper, and chopped cilantro in a food processor and blend until smooth. Refrigerate.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening seasoning.
  3. Melt butter in a shallow bowl. Dip each fish fillet in the melted butter, then sprinkle with blackening seasoning on both sides.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the coated fish fillets for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side. Assemble tacos with shredded cabbage and blackened fish.
  6. Top each taco with chopped cilantro, Cotija cheese, and chipotle-lime sauce. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use the freshest fish possible and serve immediately after assembling the tacos.

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