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Blackened Fish with Key Lime Tartar

Blackened Fish with Key Lime Tartar Sauce is ridiculously delicious, inspired by my vacation to the Florida Keys. Make it in the oven or air fryer!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil spray
  • 4 pieces fresh skinned white fish fillets (6 ounces each (mahi mahi, grouper, red snapper, tilapia))
  • 3 cups cooked wild rice or brown rice
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Combine the ingredients for the tartar sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Working in batches, place the fish in the basket in a single layer and cook 400F until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 to 7 minutes, turning halfway depending on the thickness of the fish.
  3. Broil fish 6" from heating element high, 4-5 minutes, no need to turn
  4. Place 3/4 cup rice on each plate, 1 piece of fish, and divide sauce in 4 tiny bowls. Serve with lime wedges.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper and mix to blend.
  6. Spritz the fish with oil on both sides and rub all over.
  7. Coat the fish on both sides with the spice mix.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece fish, 3/4 cup rice, 2 1/2 tablespoons tartar Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 36.5g (73%) Fat 7.5g (12%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 131mg (44%) Sodium 675mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece fish, 3/4 cup rice, 2 1/2 tablespoons tartar
Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 36.5g 73%
Fat 7.5g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 675mg 28%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

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