Blackened Fish Tacos
Savor the bold flavors of Blackened Fish Tacos, a dish that transforms a simple taco night into a gourmet experience. These tacos feature flaky, seasoned fish fillets perfectly complemented by a zesty chipotle-lime sauce. Ideal for any gathering or casual dinner at home, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- Corn tortillas
- Spices: garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper
- Fresh cilantro and lime
Instructions
- Prepare the taco sauce by blending lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, chopped chipotle pepper, and cilantro until smooth.
- Mix blackening spices in a bowl. Coat each fish fillet in melted butter and generously sprinkle with the spice mix.
- 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 and assemble tacos with shredded cabbage, blackened fish, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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