5 from 123 votes
Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos With Crema And Cabbage Slaw
Blackened Tilapia Tacos feature tender tilapia fillets coated in a smoky blackening spice and broiled for a flavorful crust. Served with a fresh cabbage slaw dressed in lime and cilantro, along with a spicy crema sauce, these tacos offer a balance of textures and zesty flavors. The warm tortillas gently cradle the ingredients for a satisfying handheld dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
408 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
Blackened Tilapia
- 1 lb tilapia fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon blackening spice *See homemade blackening spice mix above.
Cabbage Slaw And Toppings
- 2 c red cabbage shredded
- ½ c poblano pepper sliced
- 2 tablespoon cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8-10 to corn tortilla 6 inch, or flour tortillas
- 1 c onion thinly sliced and divided
- 1 avocado sliced
Spicy Taco Crema Sauce
- ½ c sour cream no fat, low fat or full fat are all fine, or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon blackening spice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
Cook Fish And Warm Tortillas
- Preheat broiler, and position oven rack to about 6 inches below heating element.
- Place fish on a a baking sheet and spray or rub tilapia filets with olive oil and lightly coat with blackening spice.
- Place under broiler and broil for 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through (fish should flake easily with a fork).
- Remove fish from broiler when done, turn off oven. Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven to gently warm in the heat of the oven before serving.
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Prepare Slaw And Sides
- While fish is broiling, make the slaw. De-seed and dice poblano pepper, and dice ½ of the onion. Toss with cabbage, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt and set aside.
- Combine sour cream sauce, lime juice and spice blend in a separate bowl and mix well. Set aside along with remaining ½ sliced onion and the avocado.
- Assemble tacos by layering tortillas, with cabbage slaw, broiled fish, avocado, onion and spicy crema.
Notes
- If you prefer, prepare the blackening spice from scratch using listed spices to control flavor intensity.
- Broil the tilapia closely and monitor to avoid overcooking; the fish should flake easily but remain moist.
- Warm the tortillas in the turned-off oven wrapped in foil to keep them soft without drying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
1069mg
(45%)
Potassium
953mg
(20%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
752IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1069mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 953mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 752IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.