Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Blackened Fish Tacos, a dish that transforms any meal into a fiesta! These tacos feature perfectly seasoned white fish fillets, beautifully seared to create a smoky crust. Nestled in warm corn tortillas, they are topped with crunchy cabbage, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of creamy chipotle-lime sauce for that perfect kick. Ideal for taco night or special gatherings, these flavorful tacos are not just easy to make but also visually stunning. With customizable toppings and a quick preparation time, you’ll be ready to impress your family and friends in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Chipotle-lime sauce (sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic salt)
Instructions
- Make the chipotle-lime sauce by blending lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, chipotle pepper, and chopped cilantro until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Mix blackening seasoning ingredients: garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat fish fillets with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with blackening seasoning.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook fish for about 2 minutes per side until flaky. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos by filling them with shredded cabbage, blackened fish pieces, chopped cilantro, Cotija cheese, and drizzle with chipotle-lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg