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Blackened Fish Tacos

Savor the Best Blackened Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Sauce

These delicious Blackened Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Sauce are a quick and healthy dinner option, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chipotle-Lime Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 chop chipotle pepper
  • ¼ cup cilantro
Fish Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi) about 1 lb
Assembly
  • tortillas enough for serving
  • shredded cabbage for topping
  • cilantro for topping
  • cotija cheese for topping
  • lime wedges for serving
  • olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Cast-iron skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Shallow bowl
  • microwave
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Prepare the Chipotle-Lime Sauce
  1. In a food processor or blender, combine 1 tablespoon of lime juice, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 chopped chipotle pepper, and ¼ cup chopped cilantro. Blend until smooth and chill.
Mix the Blackening Seasoning
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Season the Fish
  1. Pour 2 tablespoons of melted butter into a shallow bowl. Dip each fillet of fish into the butter, coating all sides. Sprinkle blackening seasoning on both sides.
Cook the Fish
  1. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook the seasoned fish fillets for 2 minutes per side until dark and flaky.
Warm the Tortillas
  1. Warm the tortillas by toasting in the skillet for 30 seconds on each side or microwaving for 30 seconds in a damp paper towel.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Take a warmed tortilla and add shredded cabbage, a piece of blackened fish, chopped cilantro, crumbled Cotija cheese, and drizzle with chipotle-lime sauce. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, choose fresh fish and adjust spice levels as per your preference. Enjoy immediately for crunch and flavor.

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