4.7 from 9 votes
Blackened Fish Tacos
Blackened Fish Tacos with tender tilapia, sweet and spicy Mango Salsa and tangy Mexican Cabbage Slaw explode with Cajun Mexican flavor in this quick and easy dinner that everyone will love!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
347 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican, Cajun
Ingredients
Blackened Fish Tacos
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 tilapia or Cod, filets
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun blackening seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas
Fish Taco Toppings
- 1 cup cabbage for topping, Mexican style slaw
- 1 cup mango salsa
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Mix together Cajun Blackening Seasoning following recipe from my blog post.
- Sprinkle the seasoning on both sides of the fish filets.
- Add 1 Tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.Add the seasoned fish filets to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. Turn each filet and cook for another 3 - 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cut the fish filets into bite size pieces.
- Place the tortillas on a small plate and wrap them loosely in a paper towel. Heat them in the microwave for a minute or so until heated through and soft.
- Divide the fish evenly between the 8 tortillas. Then add your favorite toppings on top of the fish in the tortillas. You can top with Mexican Cabbage Slaw, Manage Pico De Gallo, or Mango Habanero Salsa, or chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro, or any of your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Note 1: Use tilapia, cod or other white fish. See blog post above for more information.
- Note 2: Use either the homemade Blackening Seasoning or store-bought.
- Note 3: Either corn or flour tortillas will work in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
118mg
(5%)
Potassium
789mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2255IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
21.7mg
(24%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 789mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2255IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 21.7mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.