Blackened Fish Tacos
Blackened fish tacos are a tantalizing fusion of flavors that transport you to sunny shores with every delicious bite. Featuring perfectly seasoned and blackened white fish, topped with crunchy cabbage slaw and a zesty sauce, these tacos are the ideal dish for Taco Tuesday or any festive gathering. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, they promise to impress your friends and family alike while satisfying your cravings for bold tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (tilapia or cod)
- 2 tbsp blackening spice mix (paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cabbage slaw
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets.
- In a bowl, combine the blackening spice mix ingredients and coat the fish generously.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 4-5 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet.
- Assemble each taco with fish, cabbage slaw, and a drizzle of lime juice.
- Mix yogurt with hot sauce for the topping; spoon it onto each taco and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg