Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Blackened Fish Tacos, a delightful dish that brings the taste of the coast right to your home. These tacos feature succulent white fish coated in a rich blend of spices, quickly seared to perfection. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with crunchy cabbage and a zesty chipotle-lime sauce, these tacos are both satisfying and versatile—a perfect choice for taco night or special gatherings. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, they promise an unforgettable culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 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
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Corn tortillas, warmed
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Cotija cheese, crumbled
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Make the taco sauce by blending lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, chopped chipotle pepper, and cilantro until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Prepare the blackening seasoning by mixing garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each fish fillet in melted butter and sprinkle generously with the blackening seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for about 2 minutes on each side until flaky.
- Warm tortillas; fill each with shredded cabbage, a piece of blackened fish, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and drizzle with chipotle-lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 845mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg