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    Home » Dinner

    Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos

    Published: Aug 17, 2013 · Modified: Sep 1, 2020 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    I've been on a taco kick lately trying different kinds mostly shrimp and fish. I made a shrimp taco recipe the other night ago this week and I really wanted to like it. The picture of them was fantastic but the taste was not so great. I learned to never marinade shrimp in Tequila again. There was more than just tequila in the marinade like lime, cumin, and oil. Sounds good right? Not really....

    This fish taco recipe was wayyyyyyyyyyy better. I followed the spice mixture exactly but added my own ingredients like shredded cabbage and made a tartar sauce with avocados.

    Tips for Blackened Tacos 

    Cabbage Slaw 

    If you’re looking for recipes for 1 or 2 people buy 2 heads of different colored cabbage is kind of pointless to me and a waste of money. That is why I like to buy the slaw that is already shredded in a bag or a salad kit. The slaw mix I found was a mix of kale and Brussel sprouts at Aldi. 

    Sauce 

    The sauce for this recipe is tartar sauce, mashed avocado, and a little bit of lime and cilantro. It’s a great way to doctor up a regular jar of tartar sauce and I saw this on another recipe and had to try it with these fish tacos. It was so good and I will make it again. 

    Tilapia 

    Literally any type of fish will work here. I like to keep either walleye (fresh water fish) or tilapia in my freezer to make these.

    How to make Blackened Tilapia Tacos   

    1. Heat oven to 425. 
    2. Prepare the fish. Combine ingredients for seasoning in a bowl including the paprika, sugar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and red pepper; sprinkle evenly over fish. 
    3. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the fish on a baking sheet skin side down. Spread the seasoning all over the fish. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish reaches a temperature of 165 degrees. 
    4. While the fish is baking make the sauce. Add the tarter sauce, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice to a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. 
    5. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish, slaw mixture, and sauce evenly among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges. 
    6. Serving Size: 1 Taco 

    Other Fish  Recipes to Try 

    Crispy Air Fryer Fish Sandwiches 

    Healthy Air Fryer Fish and Chips 

    Super Easy Fish  Tacos

    Fish and White Bean Tostadas 

    Rosemary Home Fries 

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    Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos


    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 15 min
    • Total Time: 25 min
    • Yield: 8 1x
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    Ingredients

    Tacos 

    4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets or other white flaky fish 

    8 (6-inch) street taco style tortillas 

    2 cups cabbage slaw mix

    ¼ cup cotija cheese (optional) 

     

    Sauce 

    ½ cup tartar sauce

    ½ ripe peeled avocado, thinly sliced

    2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

    1 tablespoons fresh lime juice 

     

    Blackening Seasoning 

    1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika 

    1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

    1 teaspoon dried oregano

    ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

    ½ teaspoon salt 

    ½ teaspoon ground cumin

    ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper


    Instructions

    1. Heat oven to 425.
    2. Prepare the fish. Combine ingredients for seasoning in a bowl including the paprika, sugar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and red pepper; sprinkle evenly over fish. 
    3. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the fish on a baking sheet skin side down. Spread the seasoning all over the fish. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish reaches a temperature of 165 degrees. 
    4. While the fish is baking make the sauce. Add the tarter sauce, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice to a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. 
    5. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish, slaw mixture, and sauce evenly among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges. 
    6. Serving Size: 1 Taco 

    Notes

    myWW points: Blue 6; Green 6;  Purple  6

    • Category: Easy
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 taco

    Keywords: tilapia tacos

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