Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Blackened Fish Tacos, a fresh and delicious twist on traditional tacos. Perfectly seasoned white fish fillets are seared to perfection and nestled in warm corn tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage, crumbled Cotija cheese, and a creamy chipotle-lime sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also customizable for any occasion, from family dinners to casual gatherings. With bold spices and healthy ingredients, these tacos promise a flavor explosion that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded cabbage
- Cotija cheese
- 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
Instructions
- Make the taco sauce by blending lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, chopped chipotle pepper, and cilantro until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Mix blackening seasoning ingredients: garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat fish fillets in melted butter then sprinkle the seasoning generously on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; cook fish for about 2 minutes per side until flaky.
- Assemble tacos by filling warmed tortillas with shredded cabbage and blackened fish. Top with Cotija cheese and drizzle with chipotle-lime sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg