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Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage Mango Slaw

Blackened cod fish seasoned with a spicy rub and cooked in a cast iron skillet. The mango-cabbage slaw is the perfect balance of sweet and sour which compliments the fish perfectly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups 1/2 small red cabbage, shredded fine
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Mango (julienned)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp 1/2 tsp for spicier ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1/4 tsp ground oregano
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb skinless cod or halibut filet
  • 1/2 lime (juiced)
  • cooking spray
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • 1/2 lime (cut into wedges)

Instructions

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  1. Combine all the slaw ingredients and refrigerate.
  2.  Mix the dried spices and seasoning together in a small bowl, squeeze the lime on the fish then rub the seasoning onto fish.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet on grill or stove on high heat till really hot. Spray with nonstick oil spray.
  4. Cook fish until opaque in the center and well browned on the outside, about 5 minutes on each side.
  5.  Heat the corn tortillas on the grill until they slightly char, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Cut the fish into 8 pieces (or you can flake it if it's easier).
  7. Divide the fish equally between 8 tortillas and top each with 1/2 cup slaw. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 543mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 543mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%

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