Blackened Fish Tacos
A delightful and flavorful dish featuring flaky fish coated in Cajun seasoning, topped with fresh veggies and wrapped in warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fish fillets (tilapia or mahi-mahi recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
- Lime wedges for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Rub each fish fillet with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the fish in the hot grill or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and flaky.
- Remove the fish and let it rest for a couple of minutes, then flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill or skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by stacking blackened fish on each tortilla and topping with cabbage, avocado, and pico de gallo.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best results. For extra zing, try making your own Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/blackened-fish-tacos/
