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Blackened Fish Tacos

Blackened Fish Tacos

A delicious recipe for blackened fish tacos topped with a zesty taco sauce, fresh cabbage, and cotija cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor or blender
  • large bowl
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • shallow bowl
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

Taco Sauce

  • ½ lime lime, juiced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 chipotle pepper chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Blackening Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Fish and Tacos

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 lbs white fish, cut into 1-inch thick fillets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Corn tortillas, warmed (or flour tortillas)
  • Shredded purple cabbage
  • Fresh cilantro, lightly chopped
  • Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a food processor or blender, blend together the lime juice, sour cream, mayo, garlic salt, chipotle pepper, and chopped cilantro. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the seasonings to make your blackening seasoning: garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  • Place melted butter in a shallow bowl, and gently dip the fish pieces into the melted butter. Place them on a separate plate, and sprinkle generously on both sides with the blackening seasoning.
  • Coat a cast iron skillet with olive oil, and heat on medium-high heat. Carefully place the coated fish into the hot skillet, and sauté for 2 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked and flaky in the middle. Take the cooked fish out of the skillet, and place on a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat this process until all of the fish have been cooked. Add more oil to the pan, if needed, between batches.
  • Warm the corn tortillas, and fill each tortilla with cabbage shreds, blackened fish, fresh chopped cilantro, cotija cheese crumbles, and drizzle with the prepared taco sauce. Pair with lime wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the spice level of the blackening seasoning according to your preference. For a milder sauce, reduce the amount of chipotle pepper used. These tacos can also be made with grilled fish for a healthier option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Blackened Fish Tacos, Fish Tacos, gluten-free
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