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    Home » Our latest posts » Fish/Seafood

    Blackened Fish Tacos a Spicy California Meal

    July 12, 2020 Filed Under: Fish/Seafood

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    Blackened Fish Tacos are a flavor packed healthy meal that is so simple to make at home.

    Blackened Fish Tacos are a healthy flavorful meal that can be on the table in about 30 minutes.

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    Fish Tacos are a big deal here in Southern California. To me they are the quintessential beach food.

    Some bread and fry the fish, others grill it. I often joke that some are just fish sticks in a tortilla. Which is why I kicked up this regional favorite with plenty of spices and a homemade slaw.

    Do not get intimidated by the length of the ingredient list. You probably have the spices in your spice rack already and the other ingredients are easy to find. You could go with premade but even making it yourself will still have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes. And tastes so wonderful!

    For added flavor add some of the Creamy Avocado Dressing from this recipe on top.

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    Blackened Fish Tacos

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    Ingredients
     

    Coleslaw

    • 3 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced)
    • 1 cups red cabbage (thinly sliced)
    • 1 large carrot (shredded)
    • ⅓ cups Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¾ teaspoon spicy Dijon mustard
    • salt and black pepper (to taste)

    Blackened Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1½ tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)

    Remaining Ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 18-20 ounces mahi-mahi or other firm white fish
    • 4-5 radishes (trimmed and thinly sliced)
    • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
    • 8 corn tortillas

    Instructions
     

    Coleslaw

    • In a large bowl add the sliced cabbage and shredded carrot. In a small bowl combine Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, Dijon mustard, and lime juice. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mix and toss to combine. Set aside.
    • Combine the ingredients for the Blackened seasoning in a small bowl.
    • Generously season both sides of the mahi-mahi with the blackened seasoning and rub to cover the entire fish. Carefully slice the fish into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
    • Add the olive oil to a large cast iron or other skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add the seasoned fish and cook until opaque and flaky, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
    • Season the coleslaw with salt and pepper as needed.
    • Serve fish with the tortillas, coleslaw, sliced radishes and chopped cilantro.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Hezzi-D

      July 12, 2020 at 11:39 am

      I love fish tacos and that slaw sounds amazing with it!

      Reply
    2. Karen

      July 12, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      I'm all over fish tacos myself, being from Southern California, and I much prefer the broiled/grilled over fried!

      Reply
    3. Inger @ Art of Natural Liivng

      July 13, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      I love love love fish tacos and I have never made them. Silly me. And I could use a lettuce wrap if I'm in my "on" keto phase.

      Reply
    4. Ashley Marie Lecker

      July 13, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      Those tacos are beautiful! I love that slaw and all that yummy seasoning on the fish!

      Reply
    5. April Tuell

      July 25, 2020 at 5:22 am

      I love fish tacos, your slaw and avocado dressing sound like amazing additions.

      Reply
    6. Christie

      August 08, 2020 at 11:30 am

      I'm a sucker for a fish taco. I wish the hubs like them more, but he might really like these! Trying them for dinner soon.

      Reply

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