Blackened Fish Tacos

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4.8

28 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 mins

  • Total Time

    26 mins

  • Servings

    6 serving

  • Calories

    237 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Blackened Fish Tacos

These Blackened Fish Tacos are full flavored, healthy and easy to make! Fish fillets are coated in a Cajun-style blackened seasoning, served in soft warm tortillas and topped with a fresh and tasty cabbage mango slaw. Finish it with a drizzle of lime crema for the best fish tacos ever.

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Ingredients

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For the Blackened Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoons paprika regular or smoked
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper use less 1/4 tsp or more 1 tsp according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
  • ½ teaspoon basil dried
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried

For the Fish Tacos:

  • 2 pounds tilapia see notes, wild caught, about six 5-ounce fillets
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8-10 (6-inches) corn tortillas soft, warmed, grilled or pan fried
  • lime optional, wedges (lime) and chopped (cilantro), for serving
  • cilantro optional, wedges (lime) and chopped (cilantro), for serving
  • lime crema (optional)

For the Mango Slaw:

  • 1 cup cabbage green, red or purple or a combination, thinly sliced or shredded
  • 1 large Mango ripe, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix the Blackened Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together the seasoning spices.
  2. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning evenly over both sides of the fish filets. Set aside. Meanwhile, make the mango slaw.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, mango, tomato and onions. In a small mixing bowl whisk together the lime juice, honey and olive oil. Pour this mixture over the slaw. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt to taste. Toss to combine. Keep the slaw covered, in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  4. In a large skillet (you can use cast-iron), heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. When heated, add the fish fillets (working in batches if needed). Cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for about 2 - 3 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. The surface of the fish will likely blackened in color quickly so make sure to keep an eye on it.
  5. Remove fish from skillet and break into smaller pieces. Divide the fish evenly among the warm tortillas. Serve with mango slaw and lime crema.  Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro if desired.
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Notes

  • For this recipe you can use any mild-flavored, firm white-flesh fish such as cod, tilapia, halibut or mahi-mahi.
  • Warm the corn tortillas either on a skillet with a bit of oil, a grill or in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels.
  • Fish cooks quickly. Keep an eye on it and don’t over cook it.
  • This blackened spice mix uses a bit of brown sugar. if you prefer a mix without sugar check this Homemade Blackened Seasoning recipe.
  • The Lime Crema is an optional ingredient but I highly recommend it. My recipe is simple and has only 4 ingredients!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 472mg (20%) Potassium 643mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1212IU (24%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 472mg 20%
Potassium 643mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1212IU 24%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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