Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos
This baja sauce is one that works great on all types of seafood tacos.
Recipe Summary Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos
Awesome, easy tilapia fish tacos that leave you feeling full but not sluggish! Serve in tortillas with cheese.Ingredients | Baja Fish Taco Sauce½ small head red cabbage, shredded¼ red onion, grated3 tablespoons chopped cilantro½ cup sour cream1 lime, juiced, divided1 tablespoon honey1 chipotle chili pepper¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to tastekosher salt to tastefreshly ground black pepper to taste3 avocados1 jalapeno pepper, minced¼ onion, minced½ teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to tastesalt and ground black pepper to taste1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar1 ½ teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon dried oregano¾ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets1 tablespoon canola oilDirectionsPlace cabbage and red onion in large bowl with cilantro. Mix sour cream, 1/2 the lime juice, honey, chipotle pepper, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper together in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture. Let marinate, 30 minutes to overnight.Combine avocados, jalapeno pepper, minced onion, and sriracha sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mash to make the guacamole.Combine the remaining lime juice, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and ground red chile in another bowl. Sprinkle evenly over tilapia fillets.Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes per side. Serve fish topped with slaw and guacamole.You can substitute jalapeno pepper for the chipotle.Sriracha can be substituted with any hot sauce of your choice.Info | Baja Fish Taco Sauceprep: 20 mins cook: 10 mins additional: 30 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 6 Yield: 6 tacos
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