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Blackened Fish Tacos with Coleslaw & Creamy Avocado Sauce

Blackened Fish Tacos made with mahi-mahi and blackened seasonings is a unique way to serve up fish.
Course Fish & Seafood Recipes
Cuisine Mexican/Tex-Mex
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1246kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Blackened Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ - 1 tsp cayenne pepper*

For the Coleslaw

  • 3 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • ½ cup kale leaves finely chopped, optional
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ tsp ground cumin
  • ¾ tsp spicy Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For the Avocado Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium avocado peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely minced|
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice*
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Remaining Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 18-20 oz 500-550g mahi-mahi or other firm white fish
  • 4-5 large radishes trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves fresh coriander, chopped
  • 8 8-inch/20cm corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients for the Blackened seasoning in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • To prepare the coleslaw, add the sliced cabbage, kale leaves (if using), and shredded carrot to a large, non-reactive bowl. Whisk the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, Dijon mustard, and lime juice together in a smaller bowl and pour over top of the other vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • To prepare the creamy avocado sauce place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. (*Add additional lime juice, if necessary, to reach desired consistency). Taste and adjust seasonings, to taste. Set aside.
  • Generously season both sides of the mahi-mahi with the blackened seasoning and rub to cover the entire fish making sure it adheres well. Carefully slice the fish into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
    Note: You can slice the fish before seasoning, but it takes longer to coat each piece individually and the blackened flavor will be much stronger if all sides are coated.


    Dry Rubbed Fish
  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Once heated, add the seasoned fish and cook for 3-4 minutes until opaque and flakey. Remove from heat and set aside.


    Cooking Fish in Skillet
  • To serve, evenly divide the coleslaw and blackened fish between the 8 tortillas. Top with the sliced radishes and fresh cilantro leaves. Drizzle some creamy avocado sauce on top. Enjoy!



    Recipe for Blackened Fish Tacos

Notes

* Adjust the amount of cayenne to reach your desired level of heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 1246kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 212g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 781mg | Sodium: 2401mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g