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Blackened Tilapia Tacos

Easy Blackened Tilapia Tacos

A vibrant and healthy fish taco featuring tilapia fillets seared in a smokey Cajun-style rub, topped with a crunchy lime slaw and garlic crema.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Coastal, Mexican-Fusion
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Fish: 1 lb tilapia 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 0.5 tsp oregano, 0.5 tsp cumin, salt/pepper, cayenne.
  • Slaw: 2 cups cabbage 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil.
  • Crema: 1/2 cup sour cream juice of 1 lime, 1 garlic clove.
  • Assembly: 8 tortillas avocado, lime wedges.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Mix cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, and oil; set aside.
  2. Whisk sour cream, lime juice, and garlic for the crema.
  3. Dry fish and rub with the spice mixture on both sides.
  4. Sear fish in oil for 2–3 mins per side until blackened.
  5. Toast tortillas and flake the fish into chunks.
  6. Assemble with slaw, crema, and avocado. Serve immediately.

Notes

1. Bone-Dry Fish: Patting the tilapia dry with paper towels is the only way to get a proper blackened crust. 2. Rest the Slaw: Letting the cabbage sit in the lime juice for 10 minutes makes the texture much more enjoyable. 3. High Heat: Don't be afraid of a hot pan! The high heat is what creates the "blackened" effect without overcooking the inside.