Blackened Fish Tacos
Blackened fish tacos are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines perfectly seasoned white fish with fresh toppings, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, delivering gourmet taste in under 30 minutes. Customize your tacos with your favorite toppings like avocado and salsa for a delightful twist that will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (tilapia or cod)
- 2 tbsp blackening spice mix (paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the fish fillets dry and season both sides generously with the blackening spice mix.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to the hot skillet and place the seasoned fish in it. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through.
- While the fish cooks, wrap tortillas in foil and warm them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, break the fish into bite-sized pieces and place them on warm tortillas.
- Top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and drizzle with sour cream mixed with lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg