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Blackened Fish Tacos

Delicious and spicy blackened fish tacos topped with fresh slaw and creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish
  • 1 lb white fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
  • 2 tbsp blackening seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup cabbage slaw shredded
  • 1/2 cup crema or sour cream for drizzling
  • 1 lime juiced for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Fish
  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the blackening seasoning evenly over both sides of the fillets.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the seasoned fish fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has a blackened crust.
  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 corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  2. Place a portion of the blackened fish on each tortilla.
  3. Top with cabbage slaw, a drizzle of crema or sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  4. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding avocado slices or pickled red onions as toppings.

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