Zesty Blackened Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Sauce
Quick and flavorful Blackened Fish Tacos with a zesty chipotle-lime sauce, perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- food processor
- cast-iron skillet
- shallow bowl
Ingredients
For the Chipotle-Lime Sauce
- ½ cup lime juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt consider fresh garlic for a bigger kick
- 1 chopped chipotle pepper
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro parsley can be a great alternative
For the Blackened Fish
- 4 fillets fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder experiment with onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder fresh onions can substitute
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to your heat preference
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt & black pepper a pinch of smoked salt adds flavor
For Assembly
- 8 tortillas soft corn or flour
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix for convenience
- 1 cup Cotija cheese feta cheese is an alternative
- ¼ cup additional chopped cilantro
- 2 wedges lime for squeezing
Instructions
Instructions
- Make the Chipotle-Lime Sauce by blending lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, chopped chipotle pepper, and cilantro until smooth.
- Prepare the Blackening Seasoning by mixing garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the fish fillets in melted butter then sprinkle with blackening seasoning, ensuring even coverage.
- Cook the fish in a skillet with olive oil for about 2 minutes on each side until blackened and flaky.
- Transfer cooked fish to paper towels to absorb excess oil and repeat cooking process for remaining fillets.
- Warm the tortillas over a flame or in a skillet to make them pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering shredded cabbage, blackened fish, and any additional toppings.
- Finish the tacos by adding cilantro, Cotija cheese, and drizzle with chipotle-lime sauce before serving.
Notes
These tacos are great for gatherings and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg
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