Blackened Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Sauce
Experience a flavor fiesta with these blackened fish tacos! Tender, seasoned fish fillets are nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a crunchy cabbage slaw and zesty chipotle-lime sauce. Perfect for taco nights or summer gatherings, they promise to excite your taste buds and impress your guests. Simple yet delicious, this recipe is a must-try for any taco lover!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh firm white fish fillets (tilapia or snapper)
- 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Pat fish fillets dry and sprinkle generously with blackening seasoning on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil until shimmering.
- Cook the fish for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers, and lime juice until smooth.
- Toss shredded cabbage with lime juice, salt, and pepper; let sit briefly.
- Warm tortillas in a pan; assemble by layering cabbage slaw, fish fillets, and chipotle-lime sauce. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg