Description
Discover the ultimate flavor explosion with our Blackened Fish Tacos! Perfectly seasoned fish fillets are seared to perfection and wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or looking for a fantastic meal to impress your guests, these tacos deliver bold flavors that tantalize the taste buds. The accompanying creamy chipotle-lime sauce adds a delightful zing, while fresh toppings like crunchy cabbage and tangy Cotija cheese create an irresistible texture. Whip up this quick and easy dish in just 30 minutes for a satisfying, nutritious meal that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 lbs white fish (such as tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi), cut into 1-inch thick fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ lime, juiced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Corn tortillas, warmed
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Fresh cilantro, lightly chopped
- Cotija cheese, crumbled
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the taco sauce by blending lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, chipotle pepper, and chopped cilantro until smooth; refrigerate.
- Mix blackening spices in a shallow bowl; coat fish fillets in melted butter then sprinkle with spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook seasoned fish for about 2 minutes per side until flaky.
- Warm corn tortillas and assemble by adding shredded cabbage, blackened fish, Cotija cheese, and drizzle with chipotle-lime sauce.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: MAIN DISH
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg