While looking through one of my older issues of Cooking Light I came across a recipe for fish tacos. My husband has tried to get me to eat fish tacos several times and I’ve refused because they just haven’t looked like something I would eat. However, after reading through the ingredients, I was sold on the idea of the blackened tilapia.
Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos (adapted from Cooking Light)
1/4 c. low fat sour cream
2 T. chopped fresh cilantro
1 T. lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 t. paprika
1 t. brown sugar
1 t. oregano
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. ground cumin
1 t. black pepper
1/4 . red pepper
4 tilapia fillets
1 T. olive oil
8 flour tortillas
1/2 avocado, peeled and sliced
Cheese and salsa for topping
2. In a separate small bowl combine the paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, red pepper, and black pepper. Stir to combine.3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Cover the tilapia fillets with the paprika mixture pressing into the fish to cover. Add the fish to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes on each side.
4. Remove from heat, cut into strips, and serve in a tortilla with sour cream mixture, avocado, and toppings.
Not Your Ordinary Agent
yummy! i’m making these this week. you should try this version too… so easy. http://homesandbabies.blogspot.com/2011/04/fish-tacos.html
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Tina @flourtrader
I really like fish tacos but finding fresh fish is not easy around here. I may use this recipe for blackened chicken tacos! Thanks for sharing.
Nicole, RD
When I saw you post this on TK I bookmarked it – all those spices…YUM!
Michelle
These look delicious, I bookmarked them!