Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos
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Mind blowing Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos exploding with flavor from a quick fish marinade and the most flavorful spice rub! They are topped with complementary refreshing sweet and tangy Pineapple Cucumber Slaw and addictive silky Avocado Crema are the BEST light, flavorful and filling Fish Tacos that rival any restaurant!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds tilapia (I use 4 5 oz. fillets)
- 6-8 corn tortillas 6-inch, warmed
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend quantity as needed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Spice Rub (in directions)
Spice Rub
- 1 TBS EACH ancho chili powder
- 1 TBS EACH brown sugar
- 1 tsp EACH smoked paprika
- 1 tsp EACH ground cumin
- 1 tsp EACH garlic powder
- 1 tsp EACH onion powder
- 1 tsp EACH salt
- 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp EACH pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Pineapple Cucumber Slaw
- 2 cups pineapple chopped, fresh
- 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber medium, peeled, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Avocado Crema
- 1 avocado medium
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Marinade: Mix together all of the Spice Rub ingredients in a medium bowl. Remove 1 1/2 tablespoons Spice Rub and add this to a large freezer bag along with all of the Marinade ingredients. Whisk together then add fish. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. You will use remaining spices later.
- Avocado Crema: Meanwhile, make the Avocado Crema by adding all the Crema ingredients to your blender and blending until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.
- Pineapple Cucumber Slaw: Add all of the Pineapple Cucumber Slaw ingredients to a large bowl. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Spice Rub: After 30-60 minutes (no more), remove fish from marinade and pat dry. Mix remaining Spice Rub together with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Rub evenly over fish and let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Cook: In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Once very hot, add 1 tablespoon butter. As soon as it melts add fillets and cook approximately 3 minutes per side, or until nicely blackened.
- Assemble: Remove fish from skillet and break into large pieces. Evenly divide fish among tortillas then top with cheese, Pineapple Cucumber Slaw and Avocado Crema. Garnish with additional lime and hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Total prep time does not include marinating.
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