Description
Discover the delight of Blackened Fish Tacos, where buttery fish fillets are perfectly seasoned and paired with warm corn tortillas, crunchy cabbage, and a creamy chipotle-lime sauce. This dish is not only bursting with flavor, but it’s also quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. Customize your tacos with your favorite toppings and enjoy a nutritious meal packed with lean protein and fresh veggies. Perfect for taco night or summer barbecues, these tacos will become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
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- ½ lime (juiced)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 chipotle pepper (chopped)
- ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
- 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
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 lbs white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Corn tortillas (warmed)
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Fresh cilantro (lightly chopped)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the chipotle-lime sauce by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic salt, chopped chipotle pepper, and cilantro in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine all blackening spices: garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat fish fillets with melted butter on both sides and sprinkle generously with the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned fish fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- Assemble tacos by layering blackened fish on warmed tortillas with shredded cabbage and drizzling with chipotle-lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Adjust the spice levels by adding more cayenne or chipotle pepper for extra heat. Pair with grilled chicken or shrimp for variety. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.