Crispy Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Flaky white fish seared with a bold blackened seasoning, served in warm tortillas with a velvety avocado crema and crunchy cabbage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blackened/Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
1.5 lbs white fish fillets (Cod or Mahi-Mahi)
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp avocado oil
8 small corn tortillas
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
2 ripe avocados
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 lime, juiced
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Mix all spices in a bowl.
2. Pat fish dry and coat generously with the spice rub.
3. Blend avocados, yogurt, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
4. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear fish for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and flaky.
6. Warm tortillas and flake the fish into large pieces.
7. Assemble tacos with cabbage, fish, and avocado sauce.
8. Serve immediately with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Use a cast-iron skillet for the best crispy crust.
Replace Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative if needed.
Store sauce with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent browning.
Find it online: https://elitesrecipes.com/crispy-blackened-fish-tacos/