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Blackened Fish Tacos

Spicy and flavorful blackened fish served in soft tortillas with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish
  • 1 pound white fish fillets (such as tilapia or mahi-mahi)
  • 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime juiced for garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Fish
  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with blackening seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add the seasoned fish fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until blackened and cooked through.
  4. Remove the fish from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before flaking into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  2. Place a portion of the flaked fish onto each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.
  4. Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings with salsa, pico de gallo, or your favorite hot sauce.

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