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Three fish tacos.

Blackened Fish Tacos

Tasty fish tacos with a blackened seasoning.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 c. onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tilapia fillets about 1 pound
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 avocado peeled and sliced
  • Cheese and salsa for topping

Instructions

  • In a food processor combine the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, and onion. Process until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and put in the refrigerator.
  • In a separate small bowl combine the paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, red pepper, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • 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.
  • Remove from heat, cut into strips, and serve in a tortilla with sour cream mixture, avocado, and toppings.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light Magazine