Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos

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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